Corson

Seed

Corson’s Seed Production team, in conjunction with our seed growers in Gisborne, are responsible for growing high quality maize and Sweetcorn seed. Their skills are sought by some of the world’s finest seed companies.

Maize Hybrid Selection

Which maize hybrid to choose? Corson are committed to ensuring that our growers choose the most productive and profitable hybrid for their growing conditions. The following step-by-step guide has been developed to help growers make a logical decision on what hybrid or hybrids should be planted in the coming season.

1. Grain, Silage or Dual Purpose? Corson believe that your selection of maize hybrid  depends on the intended end use of the crop, whether it will be for stock feed grain, silage or food grain.  This decision should also be based on your production goals.
2. Hybrid Maturity. With the end use in mind, you should select the maturity group that suits your growing environment and production goals. Some hybrids are less suited to certain regions.
3. Assess Yield Performance and Consistency. Corson hybrids are rigorously tested, but it is important that growers consider their local growing environment and past experience when choosing a hybrid.  Corson publish trial results and hybrid comparisons to also assist in the decision making process.
4. Assess Agronomic and Quality Traits. Corson use Crop & Food and Hort Research to test grain and forage quality. Use our Hybrid Guide (right hand side column) to select and view our hybrid traits.
5. Consider spreading your risk. Growers with a large area of maize should consider planting more than one hybrid to minimise environmental stress and to assist in weed and pest management and side-dressing. Planting a range of hybrids can also help manage a harvest and allow for better use of machinery.

Corson’s position on GMO

Corson develop all Zea mays seed using only traditional plant breeding techniques.  Corson has assurances from all suppliers that no Zea mays hybrids have been developed using genetic modification or transformation.  Zea mays seed imported into New Zealand since August 2001 must undergo certified testing for the presence of GM markers.  Zea mays seed must produce an absent GMO result before it can enter New Zealand.