THIS YEAR”S whole-crop and maize conferences run by the Maize Growers Association are being held on consecutive days on Feb 23 and 25 2005 at Sutton Bonnington in Notts.

Morning sessions will involve formal papers covering topics including maize cross-compliance, soil management, recent trials and accurate whole-crop silage analysis. On both afternoons delegates can visit the Sutton Bonnington home farm and its robotic milking system. For further details contact MGA (01363 775 040; fax 01363 776 938).