Mulch as weed control in silage maize production

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mulch as a weed control strategy in silage maize production.
• Assessment of cover crops' impact on weed pressure
• Analysis of weather conditions affecting cover crop development
• Evaluation of maize sowing timing and its effects on yield
• Cover crops significantly reduce weed pressure in maize.
• Adverse weather conditions can hinder cover crop growth, delaying maize planting.
• Delayed sowing due to poor cover crop development is linked to yield losses in maize.

Abstract