Agronomy

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

Grain Maize Trial results 2003/2004

Thursday, April 7, 2005

Summary of results.

Drilling maize in a cold climate

Friday, April 1, 2005

Drilling maize this spring in damp conditions

Drilling maize in a cold climate

Friday, April 1, 2005

Drilling maize this spring in damp conditions

Getting ready for 2005 maize crop

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

Tips for establishing maize.

Variety choice for 2005

Saturday, February 12, 2005

Choosing the right variety for your farm.

Diabrotica

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Do you know the implications of this devastating pest of the maize crop

How can muck save me money?

Wednesday, December 1, 2004

Technical note by farmer David Munday

Harvest upon us

Wednesday, September 1, 2004

Technical note by Simon Draper.

Herbicide Application Dates

Tuesday, June 15, 2004

Latest Herbicide information from Simon Draper.

Weed Control Update

Friday, May 28, 2004

Up to date weed control advice from Simon Draper.

Early Maize Drilling?

Tuesday, April 6, 2004

Simon's tips on early maize drilling

Life After Atrazine

Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Summary by Simon Draper from MGA Conference.

Assessing Maize Dry Matter

Friday, August 1, 2003

DM testing methods.

Harvesting Maize

Friday, August 1, 2003

Simon refers to French work which links tassling and silking dates to predict time of harvest.

Weed Control

Sunday, June 1, 2003

Update on maize weed control.

Pests, Yellow Maize and Weeds

Thursday, May 1, 2003

Simon advises on how to control pests and weeds

Dry Conditions

Tuesday, April 1, 2003

Simons tips on dealing with the dry conditions

Early Maize Drilling

Tuesday, April 1, 2003

Are you ready to drill?

Planning for Maize

Saturday, March 1, 2003

Simon updates on steps to be taken for this years crop

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