Agronomy
Growing economical and environmentally sustainable yields of top quality maize remain a key requirement of growers be that for grain, silage or biogas production. MGA Agronomy resources continue to provide technical advice aimed at growing great crops at a cost that ensures members maximise returns. MGA agronomy advice includes information on variety choice, seedbed preparation, weed control and harvest etc. MGA agronomist advice is available free to members.
Resources: Agronomy
Choosing maize seed dressings
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Simon explains the reasons for choosing seed dressings and seed rates.
Maize Eyespot - An unwelcome return
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Maize eyespot update from Simon Draper
Weed control update
Friday, June 1, 2007
Simon Draper keeps members up to date with weed control this June.
Post emergence weed control for a dry spring
Friday, May 11, 2007
Timely advice from Simon Draper for post emergence weed control in this dry spring.
Maize drilling tips
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Simon Draper gives us some timely advice on maize drilling.
MGA Weed spray star chart
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
A very useful tool for identifying weeds and the best control sprays.
The MGA N Predictor explained
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
John Morgan explains the reasoning behind the N predictor.
Seed dressings and seed rates.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Simon reviews the last three years seed dressing trials run by the MGA.
Drying grain maize
Friday, December 1, 2006
Neil Groom from Grainseeds explains the methods for drying grain maize.
Top tips for after harvest field management
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Advice from Simon on post harvest cultivations.
Late season weed control
Thursday, June 1, 2006
Simon Draper discusses useful tips for late spray applications.
Weed control in forage maize 2006
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Simon reviews the chemicals available to combat weeds in maize.
Minimising Soil Management problems
Friday, March 31, 2006
Professor Gordon Spoor discusses how to achieve suitable soil structure and condition for maize.
Watch the manure & fertiliser inputs
Monday, February 20, 2006
Simon Draper discusses the requirements of nutrients for the maize plant.
Maize Variety choice for 2006
Friday, December 23, 2005
This sets out to help you make important choices of variety for 2006.
Grain maize - Whats it all about?
Friday, October 21, 2005
Agronomy of variety choice for grain maize.
Testing for dry matters
Monday, August 1, 2005
Different methods of testing for dry matter of maize before harvest.
Post harvest maize options
Monday, August 1, 2005
Discussion on what to plant after maize & what requirements the crop will need.
Manures on Summer/Autumn sown crops
Monday, August 1, 2005
Nutrient requirements and how much to apply.
Undersowing maize
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Weed Control in Forage maize
Sunday, May 1, 2005
2005 is a challanging year, excellent advice on weed control from Simon Draper.
Diabrotica
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Do you know the implications of this devastating pest of the maize crop
Harvesting Maize
Friday, August 1, 2003
Simon refers to French work which links tassling and silking dates to predict time of harvest.
2002 Agronomy Trials Results
Wednesday, January 1, 2003
A summary of work on row widths, seed rates, drilling dates, starter fertiliser etc.
Forward Thinking for The Maize Crop
Wednesday, January 1, 2003
Simons tips on planning ahead for this years crop.
TRIAL WORK - 2002 MGA Trials
Monday, March 4, 2002
Simon Draper details the trials the MGA will be undertaking during the forthcoming season.
AGRONOMY - Fertiliser Recommendations (MAFF RB209)
Sunday, April 1, 2001
Martin Froment (ADAS) describes the impact of RB209
