We grow maize as a group of 10 farmers from Pakanyi Sub-county in Masindi. The season has started and we are starting to plant next week. What are the dos and don’ts of maize production? Members of ...

Swedish cultivation and seeding specialist Vaderstad has released a 32-row version of its 12m Tempo drill, making it ideal for a wider range of broadacre cropping. Landpower Vaderstad product manager ...

Maize is an expensive crop to grow, costing around £300/acre, so getting it right and achieving good yields are important. Below, Maize Growers Agronomist Simon Draper and consultant Ian Grandfield, ...

Increasing planting density has had a key role in boosting yields of maize (corn). However, optimal plant architecture is a prerequisite for adapting maize to dense planting. In general, more-upright ...

There are two types of min-till systems: deeper min-till and shallow min-till. Deeper min-till involves cultivating to a depth of 22.5-25cm using a machine like a subsoiler with a leg and discs to ...

The second rainy season is expected to start early this month and as expected, it is time for farmers to plant maize and other crops. The first step towards obtaining good maize harvest is ensuring ...