Switzerland: Grain corn has high development potential

According to the Swiss granum census, the 2020 grain corn harvest has broken records! With 218,400 tonnes harvested, Swiss production only covers three quarters of needs, which leaves significant potential (photo illustration AGIR). In 2020, the areas intended for grain corn were significant, in particular due to an adequate supply of basic fodder. Coupled with very good yields of an average of 110 dt / ha at the Swiss level, indigenous production has reached a record level, indicates a press release from Agir Agency, on January 11, 2021 Despite this, the needs of manufacturers of feed is only covered about 75%, which means that imports of around 60,000 t will still be necessary. The production potential of grain maize is therefore not yet reached and there is no fear of overproduction for the moment. Grain corn has important advantages in the rotation: relatively flexible sowing date, very good use of farm fertilizers, requiring few phytosanitary products and leaving significant ...