MGA News
Below you can find general Maize Growers Association news articles. For issues of the MGA Times, visit the MGA Times page.
Reducing the risk of runoff
Friday, September 16, 2016
An email back in the spring from ADAS senior researcher Dr Martyn Silgram was the catalyst for this short technical note on the potential to reduce...
Maize Harvest tips
Friday, September 16, 2016
The warm dry weather means that the maize crops continue to romp through their growth stages and that harvest will soon be upon us. With this...
Nutrition and Maize Silage
Friday, September 16, 2016
It is widely recognised that this is a very challenging time for the dairy sector. However, better news now appears to be on the horizon in terms of...
MGA Maize Agronomy Trip to France 2016 report
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Grower and commercial members teamed up recently to head to Picardy in Northern France with Simon Draper, MGA agronomist, to learn what is new from...
Maize Eyespot in 2016
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Simon Draper has written a technical note on maize eyespot, please look at the Agronomy section of the website for advice.
MGA Weed Star Chart
Monday, May 16, 2016
Please find the updated MGA weed star chart in the Agronomy section of the website for MGA members.
Maize weed control 2016
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Normally I would (and still do) recommend a two spray programme for weed control in maize but with the later drillings it is likely that the maize...
Maize drilling tips
Monday, April 18, 2016
Now is the time to start thinking about the detail of getting your crops off to a great start. I have, based on experience and the latest MGA trial...
DEFRA Maize for AD report released
Monday, March 21, 2016
We are gratetful to the MGA member who made us aware of the publication of this very interesting report into the role of and impact of maize grown...
Joe Foot to speak at the MGA Conference
Monday, January 25, 2016
It is with mixed feelings that we have to report a change of speaker at the MGA Conference to be held on 25th February at the Peterborough Arena....