Publication Date
1997
Description
The objectives of these studies were to examine the effects of sowing date and plastic film on the yield and quality of forage maize (Zea mays L) in a marginal maize growing area. The response, in DM yield terms, to sowing in early April rather than early May differed in 1995 and 1996, but early sowing in all cases improved quality parameters. The use of plastic film, whether perforated or complete cover treatments, gave substantial yield increases in some instances, and always improved quality parameters. Perforated plastic gave highest DM yield increases with late April or early May sowings, while most benefit from the complete cover plastic was obtained with early April sowings. Date of plastic removal was critical in determining the DM yield response to complete cover.
Citation
Keane, G P., "A Study of Agronomic Factors Affecting the Yield and Quality of Forage Maize in Ireland" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1997-2023). 51.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session17/51
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A Study of Agronomic Factors Affecting the Yield and Quality of Forage Maize in Ireland
The objectives of these studies were to examine the effects of sowing date and plastic film on the yield and quality of forage maize (Zea mays L) in a marginal maize growing area. The response, in DM yield terms, to sowing in early April rather than early May differed in 1995 and 1996, but early sowing in all cases improved quality parameters. The use of plastic film, whether perforated or complete cover treatments, gave substantial yield increases in some instances, and always improved quality parameters. Perforated plastic gave highest DM yield increases with late April or early May sowings, while most benefit from the complete cover plastic was obtained with early April sowings. Date of plastic removal was critical in determining the DM yield response to complete cover.
