Maize Advice

Quality maize advice for Aussie farmers.

For over 35 years Notman Pasture Seeds has been delivering market-leading maize, silage and inoculant technologies and advice tailored to suit Australian farmers.

Notman Pasture Seeds Proudly Supports Pioneer Seeds ‘Appetite for Success’ Events

Join us at Pioneer® Seeds’ Appetite for Success events this May—expert-led sessions focused on integrating maize silage into productive pasture-based systems. As advocates for healthy pastures and resilient feed plans, Notman Pasture Seeds recommends this event to all farmers looking to strengthen their forage systems.

Discover how maize silage can enhance rumen health and boost milk production.

Quality feed starts with quality planning. Discover how maize silage can enhance rumen health and boost milk production.

How to Make the Best Silage: Key Steps for Maximum Quality

Maximise silage quality with expert tips on harvesting at the right time, using Pioneer® inoculants, proper compaction, airtight sealing, and careful storage. Preserve more nutrients and boost livestock performance.

How 11CFT Inoculant Breaks Down Lignin & Makes Feed More Valuable

Corn silage has tough plant cell walls that contain lignin—a hard, woody substance that makes it difficult for Australian dairy cows to digest the fibre […]

Quick guide to nutrient deficiency in maize

Our guide to common nutrient deficiencies in maize silage plants, their symptoms, and potential management strategies for maize growers in southern Australia.

Maize Growers Guide for southern Australian farmers

Due to rapid advances in plant breeding technology, plant protection and management expertise, the last decade has seen significant increases to the yield potential and […]

Trichogramma wasps in maize crops

Implementing Trichogramma pretiosum, a parasitic wasp, in maize silage to control caterpillar pests, enhancing crop yield and quality through natural biological control. Quick reference guide […]

Pioneer brand inoculants – why pay more?

Are premium silage inoculants worth the investment? Explore the science behind Pioneer brand inoculants and how they maximize feed quality, stability, and animal performance.

Maize Harvest 2023

Victorian Maize Growers, For maize growers we’ve put together some handful reminders around early harvest for maturity, improving silage quality by reducing spoilage, runoff & […]

Why grow extra maize silage this season?

For many farmers, growing some maize silage on farm makes good sense. Market prices dictate the type of bought in feed, they may have access feed out […]

Understanding maize sizing

When maize seed goes through the conditioning process, it is separated into fractions based on kernel size and shape creating uniformity. Fractions of seed corn in […]

New maize option yields well at Loch

A first time try of the Pioneer® hybrid P1070 maize produced excellent yields in two different locations for dairy farmer Ian Hooker, of Loch in […]

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