Maize Growers Association (MGA)

The Maize Growers Association (MGA) was formed in 1988 by a group of farmers who identified a need for research and development of the maize crop to improve farm business profits. Wholecrop silage production was added to this remit in the mid 1990`s by growers keen to independently evaluate the options for this very versatile crop either as a complement or alternative to maize silage. Further expansion of the MGA portfolio occurred with the increase in popularity of grain maize production and more recently maize silage for Biogas production. The MGA is independently run `by growers for growers`. With the farmer led R&D committees commissioning research on maize and wholecrop agronomy, nutrition and environmental issues. The results are quickly transferred to members through monthly mailings, demonstration sites, with replicated trials on member`s farms, conferences and study tours. MGA members also have `free` telephone access to two agronomists and our nutrition consultant.