The major commodity crops in the UK are wheat, barley, oilseed rape, field beans, sugar beet and potatoes, but around half of agricultural land grows grass.
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The MGA is independently run "by growers for growers". The farmer led council commissions research on maize and wholecrop agronomy, utilisation and environmental issues. The results of this work alongside knowledge picked up elsewhere are quickly transferred to members via regular mailings, demonstration sites, conferences and study tours.
Despite the many benefits of growing maize, conventional growing practices can lead to negative environmental impacts, particularly in terms of soil erosion and runoff. A group of farmers in the SW have set up a field lab to demonstrate that by changing the way maize is grown, you can reduce these negative impacts without reducing yield. These changes include a move to strip tilling rather than conventional ploughing, and trialing different cover crops, both seasonal and perennial, to enhance soil health and reduce inputs.
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