MAIZE HYBRID GUIDE 2015

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1 MAIZE HYBRID GUIDE 2015

2 Welcome Corson Maize Seed is committed to providing New Zealand growers a range of premium maize hybrids for both silage and grain production. In recent years we have introduced a number of new silage hybrids including G49-T9, N23-K3, Z71-F1 and L07-A9, dual purpose maize silage and grain hybrids N39-Q1, C29-A1 and maize grain hybrid N51-N4 which is one of the leaders in the mid-maturity grain market sector. Feedback from around the country has been positive from many growers who have planted Corson Maize Seed hybrids, especially in terms of their performance during challenging seasons. Trialing, testing and evaluation of world class maize and sweet corn hybrids is an ongoing focus and we are dedicated to providing even more production improvement options to growers in the future. As part of this, we are excited to introduce two new products this season; C56-C4 which is a top performing mid-late maturity silage hybrid with the ability to go through for grain and C78-S8, a strong performing full maturity hybrid with excellent silage and grain yields. For more information go to and remember to contact a Corson Maize Seed Sales Agronomist on for any assistance with your hybrid selection this season. We wish you all the best for the season ahead. Corson Maize Seed Team 2 Freephone

3 Making Maize Easy... 4 Hybrid Recommended Growing Regions... 5 Corson Maize Seed Planting Rates... 6 Hybrid Trait Table... 7 Silage Hybrid Selection Tools... 8 Maize Seed Treatment...10 L07-A9 - MAIZE SILAGE Delitop - DUAL PURPOSE N23-K3 - MAIZE SILAGE C29-A1 - DUAL PURPOSE N39-Q1 - DUAL PURPOSE...16 N36-J2 - GRAIN HYBRID Goldfrank - DUAL PURPOSE G49-T9 - MAIZE SILAGE N51-N4 - GRAIN HYBRID...20 C56-C4 - DUAL PURPOSE...21 Z71-F1 - MAIZE SILAGE...22 C78-S8 - MAIZE SILAGE...23 Nutrition...25 Notes...28 Other Options...29 For More Information...30 Contacts PGG Wrightson Seeds. 3

4 Making Maize Easy Maize is a very specific and detailed crop. This sometimes creates the perception of it being difficult to manage, however at Corson Maize Seed it s our aim to make maize growing and utilisation easy. Our team have a wide range of skills and experience in maize, and other forage crops to ensure farmers use the appropriate crop for their needs and achieve the best results from our products. Our product development team are constantly developing new hybrids and sourcing hybrids from a number of maize seed companies around the world. These products are then tested in New Zealand through our evaluation programme. Our team understand the needs of New Zealand growers and are always looking for improved field performance of our hybrids through both dry matter (DM) yield and plant traits. Our field team have a detailed understanding of the products we have to offer and how to get the best results from them. We can offer helpful advice from growing a successful crop through to harvesting, storing and feeding maize silage. This knowledge and advice also extends beyond maize to all forage crops, to help gain the highest return from a farm system. 4 Freephone

5 HYBRID RECOMMENDED GROWING REGIONS REGION ONE Region One Very Early Early Mid Late Delitop C29-A1 G49-T9 Z71-F1 N23-K3 N39-Q1 N51-N4 C78-S8 N36-J2 Goldfrank C56-C4 REGION TWO Region Two Very Early Early Mid Late Delitop N23-K3 C29-A1 G49-T9 N39-Q1 N51-N4 N36-J2 Goldfrank C56-C4 REGION THREE Region Three Very Early Early Mid Late L07-A9 Delitop N23-K3 C29-A1 N39-Q1 N36-J2 REGION FOUR Region Four Very Early Early Mid Late L07-A9 Delitop N23-K3 Key: Silage Dual Purpose Grain PGG Wrightson Seeds. 5

6 CORSON MAIZE SEED PLANTING RATES At Corson Maize Seed we are yet to be convinced that the often reported yield response at higher plant populations are reflected in commercial crops. This is especially the case when considering plant health factors and the impact these have on drought tolerance, standability, disease tolerance and overall resilience of the crop. Corson Maize Seed s published planting rate recommendations are general in nature. A detailed understanding of the growing environment is required for a specific planting rate recommendation. This should be assessed by the grower and their advisors. TRAIT RATINGS 7 Outstanding 6 Excellent 5 Above average 4 Average 3 Below average 2 Poor 1 Unacceptable - Insufficient data. 6 Freephone

7 HYBRID TRAIT TABLE Planting Populations (000/ha) Plant traits Disease Resistance Silage Quality Traits Grain Characteristics Crop Relative Maturity Grain Silage Grain Protein Grain Hardness Kernel Depth Kernel Texture Grain Drydown Test Weight Protein Forage Starch Whole Plant Digestibility Total Energy Eyespot Rust Northern Leaf Blight Husk Cover Ear Flex Early Growth Relative Plant Height Staygreen Root Strength Stalk Strength Drought Tolerance CRM Grain CRM Silage L07-A M 7 SF S 3 4 * * * * * - - H M Delitop M 7 SF S 5 5 * H M N23-K T 7 SF S 5 6 * * * * * - - H M C29-A T 5 SF M 5 5 * S D N39-Q T 3 F M 5 5 * 7 6 * M M N36-J M 5 SF L 4 6 * M D Goldfrank T 6 SF M 7 7 * MS M G49-T T 5 F S 4 5 * MS M N51-N MT 5 SF L 5 6 * MS D C56-C T 6 SF M 5 6 * * * * * 5 6 M M Z71-F T 5 F S 5 6 * M M C78-S T 5 F M 5 6 * * * * * - - M D Silage Dual Purpose Grain Key: - not applicable * insufficient data See page 6 for trait ratings PGG Wrightson Seeds. 7

8 SILAGE HYBRID SELECTION TOOLS Use the tables below to help you find the Corson Maize Seed hybrid with the right silage maturity for your farm. TABLE Determine the number of days from planting through to harvest. Planting Date Harvest Date Sep Sep Sep Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec 1 Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr May Freephone

9 Planting and estimated harvest dates have been compiled using heat unit information in conjunction with trial data within each broad regional category. Many factors influence crop growth and development hence these recommendations should be used as a guide only. Contact your Corson Maize Seed specialist for more detailed recommendations. TABLE Select the hybrid/s based on your required silage maturity and region. Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Hybrid Approximate days from planting to harvest (mean/range of maturity) L07-A Delitop N23-K C29-A N39-Q Goldfrank G49-T C56-C Z71-F C78-S PGG Wrightson Seeds. 9

10 MAIZE SEED TREATMENT Corson Maize Seed is treated with leading Seed Treatment products Poncho and Vitaflo, which play an important role in maximising plant establishment and crop yield. Poncho and Vitaflo provide highly targeted protection against the major insects and diseases that affect young maize crops. Poncho protects against: Argentine Stem Weevil Black Beetle Greasy Cutworm Poncho contains the active ingredient clothianidin, providing a high level of protection against three major insect pests during crop establishment. Poncho through it s systemic mode of action and increased spectrum offers the best early pest protection currently available in the maize market. Vitaflo protects against: Head Smut Soil borne and seedling rot diseases (including Fusarium) Vitaflo contains the active ingredients carboxin and thiram providing protection against seed and soil-borne diseases during crop establishment. Carboxin has a systemic mode of action controlling seed-borne diseases at germination and seedling emergence. Thiram has contact activity against soilborne diseases to extend the level of disease control and the disease spectrum. Vitaflo stimulates early seedling growth which is particularly evident under stress conditions. Avipel Bird Repellent NEW Avipel bird repellent is a new product which is available exclusively from Corson Maize Seed, treated on demand. Avipel contains a naturally occurring organic substance. When birds eat seeds treated with Avipel they experience an unpleasant but harmless gut reaction which they associate with the location. Birds quickly learn to avoid treated seeds and forage for other food sources. Poncho is a registered trademark of Bayer and is registered pursuant to the ACVM Act Vitaflo is a registered trademark of Chemtura and is registered pursuant to the ACVM Act Avipel is a registered trademark of Arkion Life Sciences LLC. 10 Freephone

11 SILAGE DUAL PURPOSE GRAIN PGG Wrightson Seeds. 11

12 L07-A9 MAIZE SILAGE CRM 72 NEW Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 7 Drought Tolerance 5 Staygreen 5 Stalk Strength 5 Root Strength 4 Rust 4 Northern Leaf Blight 3 Region 3 Region 4 - very early - very early Very early maturity silage hybrid for Canterbury and North Otago Rapid early growth Consistent ear size Reduce the risk of growing silage in shorter season environments without compromising yield with L07-A9 L07-A9 is a new, early silage hybrid released for the South Island and lower North Island. Corson A9 has outstanding early growth for great establishment in cooler environments and its very early maturity provides reliability of silage production in regions with short growing seasons. It can also be utilised as a management option for early harvest or late planting in the lower North Island. Corson A9 develops into a plant of medium stature for its maturity with consistent, good sized ears to give an overall high yielding silage with high grain content from this very early hybrid. Neil Koevoet, Product Development and Production Manager - Corson Maize Seed Bred to suit short growing seasons, L07-A9 delivers relatively high silage yields from such an early maturity. As yield is often limited with early maturity hybrids, high feed value is critical in providing cost effective conversion of feed to milk production and L07-A9 brings with it the required feed values. 12 Freephone MAIZE SILAGE

13 DELITOP DUAL PURPOSE SILAGE CRM 78 / GRAIN CRM 88 Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 7 Drought Tolerance 5 Staygreen 3 Whole Plant Digestibility 5 Total Energy 7 Stalk Strength 6 Root Strength 7 Grain Drydown 4 Rust 5 Northern Leaf Blight 5 Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 - very early - very early - early - early Very early maturing dual purpose hybrid High silage yield with reliable grain content for this maturity High test weight grain suitable for food grade markets Delitop is a very early dual purpose hybrid for silage or a late planting option throughout the country. For grain, Delitop is accepted for food grade production in northern regions. Outstanding early growth, above average drought tolerance and above average resistance to Northern Leaf Blight for this maturity. Delitop has respectable yield performance for both silage and grain and produces high energy silage with above average whole plant digestibility. Kesty Manning Feilding, Manawatu We put Delitop on some of our poorer land and were quite impressed with the way it performed. Early maturing Delitop suits us as we don t plant until mid-november as it is too wet and cold before then. DUAL PURPOSE SILAGE 13

14 N23-K3 MAIZE SILAGE CRM 87 NEW Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 7 Drought Tolerance 5 Staygreen 4 Stalk Strength 5 Root Strength 5 Rust 6 Northern Leaf Blight 5 Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 - very early - early - mid - mid Mid to late maturity silage hybrid for Canterbury, northern South Island, and lower North Island Vigourous early growth Well filled ears Tall plant with high silage yields N23-K3 is a new hybrid from the Syngenta breeding programme, which will give growers in the South Island and lower North Island a great option for high yielding silage. With outstanding early growth CORSON K3 will be particularly suited as a mid hybrid for the mid Canterbury region and as an early-mid maturity option for the upper South Island and lower North Island. Above average tolerance to Northern Leaf Blight enables CORSON K3 to move into the northern North Island as an early maturity option. CORSON K3 is a tall plant that produces well filled ears giving this hybrid a high silage yield potential. Ian McCaw Ashburton, Mid-Canterbury N23-K3 got going early and quickly in spring and grew into a tall plant. I am pleased with how it has performed considering the season. 14 Freephone MAIZE SILAGE

15 C29-A1 DUAL PURPOSE CRM 94 Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 5 Drought Tolerance 5 Staygreen 6 Whole Plant Digestibility 5 Total Energy 6 Stalk Strength 5 Root Strength 5 Grain Drydown 6 Rust 5 Region 1 - early Region 2 - mid Region 3 - late Northern Leaf Blight 5 Strong performance as an early maturity dual purpose hybrid Very tall plant producing high grain content silage Excellent silage and grain yields Distinct with a very tall bulky plant and large, well filled ears, C29-A1 retains its plant health late into the season to maximise its huge silage and grain yield potential. While primarily targeted at the silage market, CORSON A1 does not compromise on grain yield and will deliver high yields of large, softer textured grain. CORSON A1 will perform best on medium to heavy soil types and in other situations where there is adequate fertility and soil moisture to complete the growing cycle. Peter and Jan Hooker Hamilton I was pleased by the size of the cobs and the depth of grain on the cob. The grain to stover ratio would have been quite high. The general appearance of it looked good and healthy. There was no leaf disease. DUAL PURPOSE SILAGE 15

16 N39-Q1 DUAL PURPOSE SILAGE CRM 97 / GRAIN CRM 100 Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 3 Drought Tolerance 6 Staygreen 5 Whole Plant Digestibility 6 Total Energy 7 Stalk Strength 6 Root Strength 4 Grain Drydown 4 Rust 5 Region 1 - early Region 2 - mid Region 3 - late Northern Leaf Blight 5 Early to mid-maturity silage hybrid for most North Island regions Tall plant with high grain content Excellent silage and grain yields While primarily targeted at the silage market, N39-Q1 can also be taken through for grain with confidence. This hybrid is characterised by a tall plant and a large flex ear giving it excellent silage yields with high grain content. It has a sound agronomic package including excellent stalk strength and drought tolerance. CORSON Q1 is an exciting new option for silage growers in the southern North Island as a mid maturity hybrid or in the northern North Island regions as an early maturity option. Gavin Weal Te Awamutu, Waikato Grown for the first time on the dairy platform, N39-Q1 produced high energy maize silage of 11.2 MJME/kg DM. It s got a big cob and so a high grain content. It was a good crop. 16 Freephone DUAL PURPOSE SILAGE DUAL PURPOSE SILAGE

17 N36-J2 MAIZE GRAIN CRM 100 Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 5 Drought Tolerance 5 Staygreen 4 Stalk Strength 5 Root Strength 6 Grain Drydown 5 Rust 6 Northern Leaf Blight 4 Region 1 - early Region 2 - mid Region 3 - late Full season grain hybrid for southern North Island Ear uniformity provides consistent grain yields Robust agronomic package N36-J2 is a medium height hybrid characterised by its very uniform, well filled, girthy ears with deep grain which gives CORSON J2 its high yield of medium textured grain. CORSON J2 is widely adapted with a defensive agronomic package including above average drought tolerance and stalk strength and excellent root strength. CORSON J2 is suited to warmer areas of the southern North Island as a full maturity hybrid and as an early to mid-maturity hybrid in the northern North Island regions including the East Coast. John Ridd Feilding, Manawatu Maize for grain is a recent addition to our farming system and N36-J2 was the standout performer. Despite drought, it yielded 14.7t/ha, double that of another hybrid. It seems to be an easy crop to grow and establish. DUAL GRAINPURPOSE SILAGE 17

18 GOLDFRANK DUAL PURPOSE SILAGE CRM 103 / GRAIN CRM 105 Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 6 Drought Tolerance 4 Staygreen 6 Whole Plant Digestibility 6 Total Energy 5 Stalk Strength 6 Root Strength 4 Grain Drydown 5 Rust 7 Region 1 - mid Region 2 - late Northern Leaf Blight 7 Dual purpose hybrid with outstanding plant health and leaf disease tolerance Excellent grain performance in medium to high yield environments Reliable silage yield with high grain content silage and excellent staygreen Goldfrank is a tall, attractive plant that maintains its staygreen and overall plant health late into the season, offering a wide silage harvest window and insurance against a season with high leaf disease in northern regions for both grain and silage. For grain, consider Goldfrank in situations where plant health is a key criterion or to provide balance alongside hybrids with poorer leaf disease tolerance ratings. Goldfrank is a good choice as a mid-season hybrid for contract silage production in medium to high yield situations. Bruce Turner Te Awamutu, Waikato It s peace of mind. Goldfrank never gives me any trouble and is high yielding, whether grown for silage or grain. It doesn t give us any problems with fungus or rust. It stands up well against high winds and dries down relatively quickly. 18 Freephone DUAL PURPOSE SILAGE

19 G49-T9 MAIZE SILAGE CRM 104 Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 5 Drought Tolerance 5 Staygreen 5 Whole Plant Digestibility 6 Total Energy 7 Stalk Strength 5 Root Strength 5 Rust 5 Region 1 - mid Region 2 - late Northern Leaf Blight 4 Exciting silage hybrid that delivers excellent yield potential Tall dark green plant with flexible stalks and large ears Reliable agronomic traits assist in maintaining maximum yield potential G49-T9 produces a tall crop with large ears which combine to provide its high dry matter yield potential and dependable silage quality. Along with excellent whole plant digestibility, it has an outstanding total energy rating which will favour both the silage grower and the silage user. CORSON T9 is widely adapted and suitable for maize silage growers on all soil types targeting high silage yields. Moderate populations are recommended to get the best balance of cob to stover. Grant Thompson Opotiki, Eastern Bay of Plenty We chose G49-T9 as it is more wind strong than previous crops, so there is no wastage on the ground. Both years the plants have grown big cobs with a lot of grain. It helps us get more days in milk. MAIZE SILAGE 19

20 N51-N4 MAIZE GRAIN CRM 104 Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 5 Drought Tolerance 6 Staygreen 5 Stalk Strength 5 Root Strength 6 Grain Drydown 5 Rust 6 Region 1 - mid Region 2 - late Northern Leaf Blight 5 High grain performance for a mid maturity hybrid Wide adaptation across northern regions and yield environments Above average ratings for all the key grain hybrid traits N51-N4 delivers exceptional yields for grain alongside recognised hybrids in the CRM range. A strong all-round agronomic profile is highlighted by excellent drought tolerance and root strength, with above average ratings also for early growth, stalk strength and tolerance to leaf disease. Fast drydown from medium to soft density grain means it is suited to starch and feed markets. CORSON N4 is an excellent choice for grain throughout the East Coast, Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Murray Twining Mercer, North Waikato N51-N4 is our mainstay variety. It has made up 50% of our maize crop for the last few years as it is a consistent performer. Despite another dry spell this year we are achieving yields of tonnes/ha. 20 Freephone DUAL PURPOSE SILAGE GRAIN

21 C56-C4 NEW DUAL PURPOSE SILAGE Previously evaluated as CX5-C4 CRM 106 Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 6 Drought Tolerance 5 Staygreen 5 Stalk Strength 6 Root Strength 5 Grain Drydown 6 Rust 6 Region 1 - mid Region 2 - late Northern Leaf Blight 5 Mid-to-late maturity silage hybrid with the ability to go through for grain Very tall plant with large ears Top performer in this category C56-C4 is a mid-late maturity hybrid with a silage focus. Producing a tall crop with good grain yields, CORSON C4 has excellent all-round plant health traits and features above average staygreen and stand ability in particular. Trialed widely throughout the North Island over several seasons, CORSON C4 lifts mid-late maturity performance to another level. CORSON C4 is an impressive hybrid, is tall in stature and its high yield potential will interest all maize growers. CORSON C4 gives the grower greater flexibility coupled with superb performance. DUAL PURPOSE SILAGE 21

22 Z71-F1 MAIZE SILAGE CRM 111 Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 5 Drought Tolerance 5 Staygreen 6 Whole Plant Digestibility 5 Total Energy 7 Stalk Strength 5 Root Strength 5 Region 1 - late Rust 6 Northern Leaf Blight 5 Full maturity TENDERLEAFY silage hybrid developed in New Zealand by Corson Maize Seed Very large plant with high grain yield and a sound agronomic package Excellent yield performance in this maturity Z71-F1 offers above average early growth developing into a tall, bulky plant with large ears as well as excellent staygreen which contributes to a wide harvest window. CORSON F1 has a high grain content and above average whole plant digestibility. CORSON F1 is suitable for warmer northern regions where early planting is possible. It is ideally suited to contract silage production, targeting high yields and quality silage. Dairy farmers can take advantage of its performance by planting early on a run-off. Bill Webb Te Puke, Bay of Plenty Z71-F1 yielded better than other varieties in one of our harsh blocks. About 40 hectares of CORSON F1 was grown, including one paddock yielding more than 30 tonne DM/ha. We put the crop over the scales so this was a weighed rather than an estimated figure and an exceptional result. 22 Freephone MAIZE SILAGE

23 C78-S8 MAIZE SILAGE CRM 114 NEW Previously evaluated as CX7-S8 Hybrid Traits Poor Outstanding Early Growth 5 Drought Tolerance 5 Staygreen 6 Stalk Strength 6 Root Strength 4 Rust 6 Region 1 - late Northern Leaf Blight 5 Strong performance as a full maturity hybrid Very tall plant with good all-round agronomic characteristics Excellent silage and grain yields C78-S8 is a very impressive hybrid developed by Caussade Semences, France which has been extensively trialed in New Zealand. A very tall plant is complemented by large soft kernels to provide an ideal hybrid for silage. Whilst placed specifically in the silage category, Corson S8 has the capability to be taken through to grain if required. Possessing above average drought tolerance and excellent stalk strength, this hybrid will not disappoint growers looking to maximise silage yield and quality. Corson S8 is a hybrid that raises the bar for full maturity maize performance. Excellent silage yields and with the capability to go through to grain, Corson S8 will impress growers and end users alike. MAIZE SILAGE 23

24 C78-S8 MAIZE SILAGE CRM 114 NEW Previously evaluated as CX7-S8 The C78-S8 crop delivered impressive performance results, measuring over 4.1 metres in height, dwarfing Corson Maize Seed Sales Agronomist Pieter van der Westhuizen, who stands at 1.85m (6ft 1 inch) tall. 24 Freephone MAIZE SILAGE

25 Nutrition Introducing maize silage into the diet FEEDING MAIZE SILAGE: TWO ASPECTS OF ADAPTATION 1. Behavioural adaptation for cows or heifers who haven t been fed maize silage before 2. Ruminal adaptation for microbial populations to adjust to the new feed BEHAVIOURAL ADAPTATION New cows and rising two year old heifers need time with mixed age cows who are more experienced with a maize silage feeding system Expose heifers to maize silage several weeks pre-calving they ll be settled and consuming maize silage well, in time for calving PGG Wrightson Seeds. 25

26 Nutrition RUMINAL ADAPTION Types of rumen microbes that utilise starch are different to those that digest pasture Microbial populations take days to change from pasture to starch digesters Sudden change to starchy diets may increase risk of ruminal acidosis ( grain overload ). Risk depends on maize silage feeding rates, total levels of dietary fibre (NDF), and on the presence of other starchy feeds Low rates of maize silage (less than 3kg DM/cow/day) typically won t require adaptation Higher rates (more than 5kg DM/cow/day) increases requirement for adaptation Start cows on low rates of maize silage, building up to final rates over a few days. For example, if the target is 5kg DM maize silage/cow/day, start at 2kg DM for two days, lifting by a further kg DM every two days For calving cows, use time spent by cows in different mobs to gradually step up silage feeding rates: Springers start on lower rates of maize silage Colostrum cows offer maize at 1-2kg DM/cow/day more than to springers Milking cows offer maize at an additional 1-2kg DM/cow more than to colostrum cows Monitor the maize stack face when feeding silage at lower rates slow feed out increases risk of aerobic spoilage/heating 26 Freephone

27 MINERALS FOR MAIZE SILAGE WHAT IS REQUIRED? Maize silage contains low levels of calcium, sodium and magnesium. Supplementary mineral recommendations are not absolute for all situations, but reflect: 1. Quantity of maize silage offered Feeding maize silage as a higher proportion of the diet increases the need for mineral supplementation 2. Levels of minerals found in other feeds (including pasture) Feeding maize silage with other low mineral feeds increases the requirement for supplementation. E.g. extra sodium is more important when feeding maize plus other low sodium feeds e.g. PKE or inland pastures 3. Maize silage for different stock classes Lactating dairy and beef cows can need calcium, sodium and magnesium Springer cows only need magnesium Finishing beef cattle need sodium and sometimes calcium Contact your Corson Maize Seed representative, a nutritionist or veterinarian for mineral recommendations specific to the feeding situation. COMMON ADDITIVES FOR MAIZE SILAGE Calcium (Ca)= Limeflour (35% Ca) Sodium (Na) = Salt (39% Na) or sodium bicarbonate (27% Na) Magnesium (Mg) = As magnesium oxide (52% Mg), chloride (12% Mg) or sulphate (10% Mg) PGG Wrightson Seeds. 27

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29 Other Options Maize can be an important part of a farm s productivity helping to deliver a profitable farm operation. At PGG Wrightson Seeds we can provide the relevant information on maize hybrids while also being able to offer a range of pasture and forage options to ensure the best use of your land and return from it. BRASSICA OPTIONS Telar CROPPING GUIDE CLEANCROP BRASSICA SYSTEM GUIDE PASTURE OPTIONS 2015 Pasture options for dairy, sheep, beef and deer. PASTURE GUIDE 2015 LUCERNE MANAGEMENT GUIDE Selecting the right crop and the management support to assist in its successful establishment and utilisation is what we do. Our pasture and forage offerings are developed to work in New Zealand conditions. From high fertility rotationally grazed, to low fertility set stocking management situations, we have a range of winter and summer crop options to suit any stock type. For more information on our other forage and pasture options visit PGG Wrightson Seeds. 29

30 FOR MORE INFORMATION or contact one of our representatives Freephone Tender Leafy and the respective logos are registered trademarks of PGG Wrightson Seeds. Hybrid information in this document is based on PGG Wrightson Seeds research data and is accurate at the time of publication. Disclaimer: Results will vary depending on all the circumstances. PGG Wrightson Seeds Limited and its officers, employees, agents and licensors of intellectual property (PGW Seeds) provide no assurances, guarantees or warranties in relation to any advice, information, hybrid or product referred to or recommended, except those that by law must be provided. To the extent permitted by law PGW Seeds excludes all liability, and has no liability to anyone, however arising, from or in relation to any advice, information, hybrid or product referred to or recommended, or the use of any such advice, information, hybrid or product. If PGW Seeds has any liability then the total liability in relation to the advice, information, hybrid or product is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law, and to the extent permitted by law not include any liability for loss of income, profits, savings, goodwill or for any indirect or consequential loss or special or exemplary damages or exceed the total monetary payment received by PGW Seeds in relation to the advice, information, hybrid or product in respect of which the liability arises. PGG Wrightson Seeds Freephone

31 Plant a Corson Maize Seed hybrid this season. Compare for yourself: yield staygreen and drought tolerance planting rates and seed cost PLANT A CORSON MAIZE HYBRID IN 2015 plant alongside your current hybrid co m p are & see the dif f erence Contact a Corson Maize Seed Agronomist on PGG Wrightson Seeds. 31

32 Contacts MAIZE SPECIALISTS Pieter van der Westhuizen North Waikato/Northland Guy Mason Sales Manager/West Waikato Andrew Emslie East Waikato/Bay of Plenty/Gisborne Julian Nicholson Southern North Island Chris Sanders South Island PLANT A plant alongside your current hybrid PROXY PACK co m p are & see the dif f erence PWS1481