by Bright Maize Staff | May 11, 2022 | blog
Bright Maize’s technical specialist Charlie Dolphin looks at what has most influenced the purchasing of maize seed in 2022 and what conclusions we might draw from the trends… Not that it has been for a long time; but the one thing 2022 has told us beyond doubt...
by Bright Maize Staff | May 10, 2022 | blog
We were saddened to hear of the passing, on 15 April, of Henry Plumb. Lord Plumb was a friend of David and Sue Bright, who founded Bright Seeds in the 1980s, and the support he showed David’s pioneering work with maize over the years was always deeply valued. His loss...
by Bright Maize Staff | Mar 23, 2022 | blog
Earlier this year, we were delighted to welcome on board agronomist Charlie Dolphin as our new technical adviser. We asked him for a few moments of his time to get to know him better. You started with Bright Maize in February. How is it going? Really good. I’m...
by Bright Maize Staff | Mar 2, 2022 | blog
The third and final installment in our series Maize Growing: the Core Skills looks at the principles behind harvesting the crop for silage. Having cultivated the healthiest possible yield, you will now want to turn that into the best possible end product. ...
by Bright Maize Staff | Feb 16, 2022 | blog
In the second instalment of our series Maize Growing: the Core Skills we turn to the twin themes of weed control and fertilizer application – as important as each other when it comes to the achievement of consistent, high yields. Weed control Weeds compete with...
by Bright Maize Staff | Jan 27, 2022 | blog
Maize is an exceptional forage for ruminant livestock: palatable, digestible and energy-rich. Most breeders who’ve tried it are quickly convinced, which is why maize growing is so popular in the UK. Getting the best out of maize requires careful – and...
