The pros and cons of direct drilling, strip tillage and full cultivation were debated at a FAR field discussion onMaize in a Drought Yearheld at the Waikato Arable Research Site (WARS) on Tuesday (12 March, 2013).
Speakers Mike Parker from FAR and Paul Johnstone from Plant & Food Research covered the practical aspects of managing this year’s crop as well as some ideas on the best techniques for establishing following crops.
A hand out from the day can be read here...
Assessing maize crops pre-harvest was also discussed.Read here...