HiBird Maize blend will achieve a spread of maturity, cob ripeness and supply a valuable source of feed. It includes a blend combining early, intermediate and late varieties all of which are selected for good early vigour and standing power. HiBird is supplied with a Mesurol treatment to control frit fly and damage by birds.
The last three maize seasons have had the same result – a mixed bag of performance depending on region, drilling date and harvest timings. However, in 2020, growers had a new challenge to contend with.
The removal of the seed treatment Mesurol left a hole in the crop protection armoury, resulting in crops being at greater risk from bird damage, which in previous years would not be high on the list of issues for most growers.
