UK forage maize grown for feed, fuel, and resilience
Maize That Powers Renewable Energy
At Ditton Farm, maize plays a key role in powering our on-site anaerobic digestion (AD) plant. We select hybrid varieties for fast establishment, strong cob-to-leaf ratios, and consistent dry matter performance, ensuring maximum biogas yield and renewable energy production.
These high-energy crops are timed for peak output and bred to perform in variable weather, helping us buffer seasonal risk while delivering dependable energy for the farm.
Smart Rotation
A Strategic Crop in Our Rotation
Maize allows us to extend field productivity while supporting soil biology with structured residue and post-harvest covers.
Maize plays a key role in:
• Diversifying crop sequences
• Capturing late-season sunlight
• Providing biomass for silage and AD
• Creating a break crop between cereals and roots
more about our maize
Circular Farming
Maize straw is first used as chicken bedding and later returned to the AD plant.
Rotational Value
Maize boosts diversity, captures sunlight, and supports soil structure post-harvest.
Green Power
100% of our maize harvest goes into our anaerobic digestion plant
Grown for resilience, energy, and the British maize supply chain
