Maize

The popularity of maize as a forage crop in the UK has increased steadily with the development of earlier maturing varieties and growing crops under plastic. In southern areas, maize silage is now well established as a major forage. It is often fed at high inclusion rates in combination with grass, wholecrop cereals or both, and sometimes as the sole forage.

The advent of plastic has allowed maize to be grown in less suitable areas in the UK. Many producers utilise maize in dairy and beef rations all the year round. As well as being a useful energy source in the winter, maize can act as a buffer feed when grazing is in short supply and is an ideal complement to spring grazing. In these conditions, maize can be susceptible to aerobic spoilage.

When feeding out in the summer, with higher ambient temperatures, it is even more important to use a crop specific additive to improve aerobic stability.

maizecool and solomaize prevent yeast and mould spoilage, thereby reducing heating and increasing aerobic stability which leads to improved forage utilisation.

	for maize silage to improve aerobic stability and utilisation
	for maize silage to improve aerobic stability