Farmers concerned about their soil structure after maize crops are encouraged to plant cover crops and use soil conditioners to improve soil health and prevent environmental damage over the winter period.
Stephen Townsend, technical sales specialist at Timac Agro UK, said: “Maize is one of the most soil-damaging crops to grow because of the lack of cohesion left in the soil once the crop has been harvested.
This lack of structure combined with a late harvest window makes soils very susceptible to run-off and leaching if left bare over the winter. “Aggregated soil is better equipped to resist damage from rain runoff, wind erosion and compaction, while also enabling good drainage and moisture retention. Mr Townsend explained that using a soil conditioner will also help buffer soil pH and stimulate early rooting and germination.
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