The Maize Growers Association was formed in 1988 by a group of farmers who identified a need for research and development of the maize crop to improve farm business profits.

The MGA is independently run 'by growers for growers'. Our farmer led R&D committees commission research on maize agronomy, nutrition and enviromental issues. The results are quickly transfered to members through monthly mailings, demonstration sites, with replicated trials on member's farms, conferences and study tours.

MGA members also have telephone access to two agronomists and our nutrition consultant.

Farmers growing maize may obtain this valuable information by joining the MGA for an annual subscription of £85 + VAT. For further details and to join please contact the MGA Office.

   If any members have not subscribed to the website or have forgotten their password and user name please contact Jean on 01363 775040

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The Maize Growers Association are celebrating 20 years of independant advice to members 

 

 

Maize drilling generally this year is going to be a lot later than 2007.  I know some members have already drilled and the maize is showing through.  At the MGA farm in sunny Devon (at last), we are about to subsoil the ground and drill as soon as possible.  Simon Draper has sent around to MGA members a very useful note about drilling in a late season. Click here  

 

 

 

 MGA Nitrogen Predictor

 

With Nitrogen prices continuing to challenge economic logic, it is important to apply products used at the most appropriate level to ensure excellent crops. With this objective in mind, we would encourage as many members as possible to use the well researched and tested MGA Nitrogen Predictor to calculate this years crop requirements. The Nitrogen Predictor is based on MGA and other research, which provides a site-specific recommendation. With ever tightening regulations in relation to Nitrogen applications (NVZ’s etc), we have had to remove the “on-line” N Predictor and deal with all forms through the office to ensure regulations are not breached. Please fill in and post or fax (01363 776938) the attached input form to Jean at the office.  There is an administration charge for non members of  £20 + VAT. We will get it back to you as soon as is possible.

 

 

                                                                                      

 

         

 

 

 

 

  We would encourage any arable farmer thinking of growing maize as a cash or break crop to join the   Maize Growers Association   for professional advice and information on the growing and environmental considerations needed to grow the crop. 

 

 

The MGA Variety booklet is now available with this years up to date Variety choices.  Members have hopefully received their copies by now.  For the first time we have published the variety data on the website.  This is only available to MGA members and can be found in the Agronomy section in the establishment category.  If you are a member and have not got a password, please give the office a ring.

  

 

  

 

                       

             

 

      

   

                                                                                                                                                           

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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