Content related to the topic: grassland-management

3 February 2025

Feeding maize silage to cattle

Find out if feeding maize is suitable for your cattle and see our information on protein supplementation and feeding co-products.

30 April 2026

Feed value of maize silage and maize grain

Maize is a high energy, high starch feed. Read more about how maize compares to grass silage for protein, energy, and dry matter.

30 April 2026

Feeding maize silage for cattle and sheep

See our information to help understand the feed value of maize silage and maize grain, and some example rations for feeding cattle and sheep.

30 April 2026

Pest, weed and disease threats to maize

Weed control in the first six weeks after sowing is critical to maize performance. Learn more about maize's damaging pests and diseases.

30 April 2026

Maize crop nutrition

Find information on the nitrogen, phosphate and potash requirements of maize and avoiding nutrient overload.

30 April 2026

How to choose a maize variety

The main factors for choosing a maize variety include maturity, yield potential and feed quality. Read our tips on what to look out for when choosing a variety.

1 May 2026

Establishing maize

Read our tips on establishing maize, from cultivating to drilling, and solving any compaction issues.

30 April 2026

Where to grow maize

Location, soil type, altitude and field aspect should be considered before growing maize. Read about the pros and cons of growing maize under film here.

30 April 2026

Growing maize for silage

From the benefits of growing under film, to the control of weeds, pests and disease, our information will help you to grow maize for silage.

30 April 2026

Harvesting maize for silage

See our advice on how to assess the dry matter of maize, when to use an additive, and best practice for the maize silage clamp.

30 April 2026

Costs of growing maize for silage

See how the cost of maize silage, and maize grown under film, compares to grazed grass and grass silage.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 4 – feeding and grazing management

In the fourth webinar of our herbal leys series, the panel will share practical farming experience of managing herbal leys, via short presentations and a Q&A session.