This is just a guide for farmers who want to get the full yield potential of maize seed varieties. Seed companies will always say their varieties have a potential yield of 8 – 12ton/ha but this tonnage is mostly achieved by commercial farmers while small-scale farmers only achieve 2 – 3ton/ha which is just peanuts for a variety that has a yielding capacity of 8 – 12ton/ha. In order to achieve this yield potential farmers need to make sure that in their production they don’t exclude the aspect of crop protection (Agro chemicals) and nutrition (i.e. fertilizer). Below is a guide on good maize management. Take note that this write up is based on 1 hectare and the prices attached are subject to change depending on the time of purchase. 1. Seed Maize seed has a lot of varieties on the market, contact Seed Companies for the best variety to plant in your area. Few recommended medium varieties which are usually more stable (yield wise) to plant, e.g. Seedco 637, DK 777 and
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