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With maize harvest now underway across most of the country in the middle of August, it is clear that we are in unprecedented times for the crop. The effects of weather continue to challenge our management decisions and cropping choices for the future. With each year/season growers continue to experience new and continued challenges with cropping. The MGA are keen to gather as much information as possible in each season going forward in order to better understand these challen

The Maize Growers Association (MGA) is delighted to be part of an exciting new collaborative project exploring how maize growers could make better use of phosphorus already present in their soils; potentially reducing fertiliser costs while maintaining crop performance and improving environmental outcomes. The project, “Smart P use in soils with legacy P: Testing biological and chemical phosphate-free alternatives to DAP starter fertiliser in maize,” brings together farmers,

On the 6th of August we welcomed nearly 70 people to our trial site at Morley in Norfolk from across the country. The level of attendance has grown in recent years and we now offer two tours! The trial site is made possible with kind support from the Morley Agricultural Foundation and some of our sponsors including Severn Trent, Future Biogas and Intracrop alongside revenue from commercial and grower memberships. A huge proportion of the income we receive from membership is s

Photo Credit John Tingey MGA Council Member

Undersowing Maize - Photo Credit Will Oliver MGA Vice Chairman

MGA Conference 2026 photo credit Sam Illingworth The MGA extends its gratitude to our conference sponsors, Will Oliver and his team, our incredible speakers, the trade stands, and all attendees of the MGA Conference 2026 for contributing to our most successful conference in recent years.

In this update, MGA Vice Chair Will Oliver shares practical reflections on the key decisions facing maize growers, from nutrient strategy and establishment to justifying every pass in the field. With a clear focus on understanding soils, accurately valuing inputs and making informed choices, he highlights where careful thinking and attention to fundamentals can deliver real value this season