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
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
