Maize Fertiliser Requirements

Maize Fertiliser Requirements

Correct nutrition is vital to provide a successful and economic maize crop. Figures below based on peak uptake for a 20 t/ac (50 t/ha) maize crop, at 32% DM.


Available Nutrients for the next crop following sprint application:


It is important not to exceed your local environmental guidelines.

Maize 2025 Seed Treatments

We are encouraged by recent DEFRA statements that Redigo M, Korit 420 and Force 20 CS will be permitted as seed dressings for spring 2025 sowing. Growers can almost certainly plan for the next growing season in the knowledge that their valuable maize crops will have protection from soil-borne pathogens, bird damage and insects.

Redigo (M)

Redigo (M) Fungicide (Bayer) is a well proven broad spectrum fungicide treatment for the control of Fusarium, Pythium and other damping off diseases. No bird repellancy.


Korit 420 FS

Korit fungicide and bird repellent (Syngenta) standard, a basic fungicide with protection against bird damage in Maize.


Force 20 CS

Force 20CS Premium Insecticide & Bird repellent (Sygenta) optional. Broad spectrum Teflathrin insecticide effective against soil pests including Wireworm, Corn Root Worms, Millipedes, Sawfly and Cutworms. Force 20 CS is also proven to have positive effects on seedling emergence, initial root development and crop establishment