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Early maize harvest likely as crops forge ahead

The UK maize crop is running ahead of the seasonal average in terms of accumulated heat units, raising the prospect of a potentially early autumn harvest in many regions

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Early maize harvest likely as crops forge ahead

The current conditions reinforce the need for resilient varieties capable of performing under weather extremes, according to Andrew Cook of maize breeder KWS. He says: "The familiar benchmark of maize...

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