FORAGE MAIZE – THE BEST IS YET TO COME

FORAGE MAIZE – THE BEST IS YET TO COME

Forage maize was virtually unknown as a crop in the UK 60 years ago. Yet today maize is a vital tool for many dairy farmers and its importance seems certain to increase further in the coming years. In this blog, Bright Maize looks at the factors driving the spread of...
British Dairy – How Could the US Election Have An Impact?

British Dairy – How Could the US Election Have An Impact?

With Biden and Trump set to go head-to-head in the US Presidential election in November, and the UK also confirmed to go to the polls this year to decide on its next Prime Minister, this blog looks at the evolving landscape of UK-US trade deals and the potential...
FIVE THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT MAIZE

FIVE THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT MAIZE

It’s easy to forget what a remarkable plant maize is: a crop physically unlike any other whose history is as rich as it is surprising. This is a staple so important that it was once worshipped as a god – and yet it wouldn’t exist without human cultivation. There...
MAIZE SEED: THE MARKET AND OPTIONS FOR 2023

MAIZE SEED: THE MARKET AND OPTIONS FOR 2023

When a sales advisor tells you to place your maize seed order early, you will do well to heed the advice this year. The shortage of maize seed in 2022 – not least because of the 40% yield reduction experienced last year – is real. It is true that suppliers always like...
A REGENCY CHRISTMAS DINNER

A REGENCY CHRISTMAS DINNER

Those worried about overindulging during the festive season might take solace from discovering the opulence of their forbears. Bright Maize takes a look at the culinary splendours enjoyed by some in the Regency period As Christmas comes around once more, it brings...