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How to increase the yield of forage maize

Forage maize yield is increased by establishing the correct number of plants to create an efficient green leaf canopy and then maintaining that canopy through to harvest. This requires a balanced crop nutrition programme including all macro and micronutrients.

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How correct nutrient management can affect your forage maize

How to improve maize protein content

Protein levels of maize can be improved with the correct balance of nutrition, particularly nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur and zinc which will improve grain protein content and quality.

How to increase forage maize energy content

Balanced crop nutrition will ensure increased energy content of maize silage.

How to increase maize grain yield

Maize yield is increased by establishing the correct number of plants to create and maintain an efficient green leaf canopy and then maximising the number of grains per cob and the weight of each grain.

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Does your forage maize have a nutrient deficiency?

Identify and diagnose if your forage maize is suffering from nutrient deficiencies and learn how to control or correct the deficiency. Choose a nutrient below to learn more about the symptoms of its deficiency in maize and its effect on crop growth and development.

Are you looking for a forage crop nutrition programme?

See our fertiliser programmes for different forage crops, begin by choosing which crop.

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Agronomy advice related to forage crops

Corn Crop Nutrition Program

Elaborated by our specialists, Yara's fertilizer program for corn can help you to achieve excellent crop performance.

Weeds, Pests and Diseases

The incidence of insect pest populations varies from season to season and growers normally monitor fields and adjust rotations to reduce risks.

YaraVita Teprosyn Seed Treatment

The YaraVita Teprosyn range of seed treatments has been specifically formulated to meet early plant needs, boosting vigor, emergence and establishment.

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How to make better informed nutrient decisions

Yara has developed various tools and services to help farmers make the correct nutritional decisions and maximise their return on investment in fertiliser. Here is your forage crop toolbox!