How to increase maize yield

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The aim of every grower is high maize yield, and there are a large number of agronomic factors that can influence this, many of which are within the grower's control, given climatic and soil conditions...

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Does your maize have a nutrient deficiency?

Identify and diagnose nutrient deficiencies in your corn and learn how to control or correct the deficiency. Start by selecting a nutrient below.

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulfur
B Boron
Cu Copper
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Zn Zinc
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Maize fertiliser application strategies

Yara's solid fertiliser and foliar programmes for maize are based around YaraBela and YaraMila fertilisers.

Yara agronomist advice about maize

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Reducing maize cob defects
Any maize cob abnormality needs to be analysed before it can lead to severe maize yield losses.
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Improving grain maize protein and amino acids content
Good crop nutrition will ensure high protein and energy levels of grain in the maize cob.
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Make better informed nutrient decisions

The farmer's toolbox is a collection of tools help you to make better nutrient decisions to choose the right fertiliser and apply the right amount of nutrients at the right time and in the right place so that the crop yield and quality are maximised whilst still keeping costs in check, avoiding over-fertilisation and protecting the environment.