In North America maize is widely utilised due to the suitability of the climate and advances in Genetically Modified (GM) technology which assures consistency of the crop. In areas where conditions for growing maize are not suitable or irrigation is not possible, other crops containing high levels of starch such barley and wheat offer good substitutes. These crops are not harvested until they reach a late “milky dough” stage of maturation so that the levels of starch are maximised. In addition to advocating the use of alkalage™ and targeting specific crops for silage making, a further method.
