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
Fertiliser Prices
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Forage Cost Comparison Table 2021
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Farming Rules for Water Update
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Harvest Planning
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Additives for maize and wholecrop silage
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Starch
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Undersowing
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Late Drilled Maize
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Drilling and Pre-Em Herbicides
Monday, March 22, 2021
Companion Cropping Maize and Beans
Monday, March 22, 2021
N Predictor Form
Monday, March 22, 2021
N Requirements - The N Predictor
Monday, March 22, 2021
Alternatives to Forage Maize
Monday, February 15, 2021
Maize Strip Till Case Study
Monday, February 15, 2021
Seed Dressing Trial Summary
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Post Harvest Losses
Monday, October 19, 2020
Cover Cropping and Seed Rates
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Dry Matter Testing and Predicting Harvest Date
Friday, August 7, 2020
Field Losses and Harvesting and Uneven Crop
Friday, August 7, 2020
Post Harvest Field Management
Friday, August 7, 2020
Maize at Different Stages
Friday, June 26, 2020
Simon's latest article on the next step for maize crops around the country that, at present, are at a variety of stages due to the weather pattern seen so far this year.
Manner NPK
Friday, June 26, 2020
An article from John Morgan on the advantages of using Manner NPK and how you can use it for your own manure applications.
Nitrogen Requirements and the N Predictor
Friday, June 26, 2020
Article on the common results of the N predictor this year and why it is such an important and useful tool.
Forage Cost Comparison Table 2020
Friday, June 26, 2020
Maize Undersowing
Monday, May 11, 2020
Nutrient Planning
Monday, May 11, 2020
Introduction to 2020 Trials
Monday, May 11, 2020
Weed Control for 2020 Season
Monday, May 11, 2020
Growing Maize Right
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
An article from John Morgan on best practice maize drilling for 2020.
Drilling 2020
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Simon Draper's latest article on things to think about for the upcoming drilling season.
MGA Conference Review
Friday, March 13, 2020
Review of the 2020 Conference by John Morgan. Presentations are under 'Resources'. For more info, contact the office.
2019 MGA Trials Results Review
Friday, March 13, 2020
Review of the 2019 MGA Trials with key points by Sarah. For more information, get in touch with the office.
Sustainable intensification in European agriculture
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Our overseas speaker, Friedhelm Taube,'s presentation from the 2020 Conference on Thursday 6th February.
Fostering Populations Of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Through Cover Crop Choices and Soil Management
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Paper from one of our 'Blue Sky Thinking' speakers, George Crane from the 2020 Conference on 6th February.
A role for Agriculture in achieving UK’s ‘Net Zero’ Ambitions?
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Paper from one of our 'Blue Sky Thinkers' Jem Woods at our MGA 2020 Conference on 6th February.
MGA Trials Presentation
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Presentation by Neil Groom on the seed treatment, drilling depth, undersowing, eyespot and cover crop trials organised by the MGA in 2019.
MGA Trials Presentation
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Presentation of MGA 2019 Biostimulant and placement fertiliser trials by Oli Knowland at the 2020 Conference on 6th February
DeepGenes Functional characterization of genes enhancing soil exploration in maize
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Presentation from our 'Blue Sky Thinking' section on the DeepGenes project by Riccardo Fusi at our 2020 Conference on 6th February.
Maize Crop Harvest
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Presentation from MGA Chairman, John Jackson, on his experience of harvest this year and what can be learned from this. Introduction to the MGA Conference 2020 on 6th February.
Late Harvested Maize
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Mike Wilkinson's January article on things to look out for in late-harvested maize.
Danish Research Review
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
John's review of some Danish research results sent across this year (find the original document in Danish in the 'Agronomy' section of resources).
Seed Dressings Going into 2020
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
A paper by Simon on the seed dressings available for 2020 drilling and a prediction as to what options there may be going forward
Danish Research Original
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The original Danish research paper used in John's research review in the mid-December mailing.
Things to Think About for Next Year
Monday, September 30, 2019
Simon's report on things that the grower should be thinking about once harvest is over ready for next year.
Trials Breakfast Review
Monday, September 30, 2019
A review by Sarah of the open breakfast in Norfolk in August.
European Maize Meeting Review
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Sarah's report on this year's European Maize Meeting held in Nottingham at the beginning of September. If you have any questions, or would like to request copies of the papers presented, please email or phone the office.
Case Study: Stephen Temple
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Case study of council member Stephen Temple in Norfolk focusing on his conversion to Conservation Agriculture.
Harvest Course Presentation
Thursday, September 5, 2019
The PowerPoint used by Simon for the August harvest course at Harper Adams University.
