Environment
Maize is more water efficient and stores more carbon than many other crops. Maize is also an excellent target crop for the efficient use of organic manures Such positives must be balanced with the soil structure, nutrient overload and biodiversity challenges associated with the crop. The MGA environment publications, being free to all, attempt to inform growers of the positives and potential negatives of growing maize and other wholecrop forages.
Resources: Environment
Rat Problems in Maize
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Members will we hope, remember a recent request to take part on what is thought to be the first ever national study focusing on rat problems associated with maize. The study coordinated via BASF Pest Control Solutions has come up with both expected and surprising conclusions.
Maize stubble and runoff problems
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Richard Smith from the Environment Agency gives us important advice on preventing runoff from maize stubbles.
Climate change, what effect for farmers?
Monday, June 25, 2007
Following a Defra stakeholder meeting David Munday reports on the effects of climate change.
The MGA N Predictor explained
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
John Morgan explains the reasoning behind the N predictor.
Top tips for after harvest field management
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Advice from Simon on post harvest cultivations.
Minimising Soil Management problems
Friday, March 31, 2006
Professor Gordon Spoor discusses how to achieve suitable soil structure and condition for maize.
Undersowing maize
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
GENERAL - Ammonia Emissions
Friday, June 1, 2001
Implications for how we use slurry from ADAS Bridgets
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