Thread by @lawaleojo

With the ban on importation of maize. Growers need to pay attention to optimizing production of maize.
Attention needs to be paid to the following
1. Use hybrids seeds. OPVs will not cut it to get the yields that makes one profitable.

Leading brands in Nigeria for this are Seedco, Corteva and Dekalb.
2. Understand the fertilizer requirement for your land. If you do more than 5ha. It is recommended you carry out a soil test and have your fertilizer blended to fit. OCP Africa, Notore

And Golden Fertilizer are your plugin for this.
3. Land preparation must be properly done. If you miss this , it will hunt you in the 2nd to 6th week of the crop cycle.
4. Plant population is fundamental. You can not reap what you didn’t sow. .

Plant spacing between the plant should be 20cm-30cm & between the rows 70cm-30cm. As much as possible use a planter. Traxi, Hello Tractor and a couple of other companies exist to provide mechanisation.
5. Apply a good pre-emergence herbicide.

Last thing you need is weed competing for nutrient with your crops. Primextra and Lagon are your go to products in Nigeria right now.
6. Have a plan to combat Armyworm and any other insect /disease prominent in your farming community

7. Infrastructure is key to complement increased productivity. More warehousing and storage facilities will be key requirements.

#Tobecontinued

Sorry typo 70-90cm between the rows.