Cultivation

Silage and haylage

Cultivation of maize for silage and haylage aims to maximize the energy value of biomass through the selection of hybrids with high fiber digestibility and optimal grain composition. Key factors include leafiness, the Stay Green effect, and the balance between yield and feed quality.

Mentioned in descriptions 13 089 varieties reference book.

When selecting a hybrid for silage or haylage use, the priority becomes the total energy value of the plant rather than just grain yield. Breeding of such hybrids is focused on improving digestibility by reducing the content of indigestible lignin and improving the structure of plant fibers. Distinguishing features include increased leafiness and the Stay Green effect, which allows plants to remain green longer, extending the optimal harvest window without quality loss.

The choice of variety directly affects the efficiency of fermentation in the bunker and the digestibility of feed in the animal rumen. For silage, hybrids with floury or semi-dent grain types are preferred, as they are easier to grind and more quickly digestible. High phytosanitary resistance to diseases such as boil smut, fusarium, and stalk rots is critically important, as plant infection significantly reduces the quality of the final feed.

Agronomic practices for silage crops allow for an increase in plant density by 15–20% relative to grain crops; however, excessive thickening leads to a decrease in the proportion of ears and a drop in the total energy of the mass. Optimal harvesting is carried out when the moisture content of the entire biomass reaches the 30–35% range. The economic efficiency of using such varieties is evaluated by indicators of fiber digestibility and digestible starch content, which determines livestock productivity.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Maize 2 337 Maize 763 Italian ryegrass 142 Perennial ryegrass 131 Alfalfa 108 Italian ryegrass 105 Sudangrass 67 Sorghum 66 Red clover 63 Triticale 60 Westerwolds Ryegrass 53 Sorghum 41

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Vertibelo

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.

2 records

VNK 840S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych

3 records

Vulpix

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

2 records

VAKO 18

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Solomenko Andrii Ivanovych, Skoryk Volodymyr Viktorovych, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych,

3 records

VNIS 9

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Breus Oksana Serhiivna, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii Fedir Mykytovych, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych,

3 records

UNK 710S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Parii Myroslav Fedorovych

3 records

UNK 220S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Parii Myroslav Fedorovych

3 records

UNK 193S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Parii Myroslav Fedorovych

3 records

UNK 145S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Parii Myroslav Fedorovych

3 records

Vegga

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

R 2n (FR)

2 records

Viborg

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAIS ANGEVIN| Mais Angevin - Nickerson (SA Conseil d'Administration)

3 records

Turgo Pajbjerg

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

2 records

V 831

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Melnyk Taras Vitaliiovych, Melnyk Vitalii IAkovych,

3 records

UNK 55L

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Parii Myroslav Fedorovych

3 records

UNK 900S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Parii Myroslav Fedorovych

3 records

Trumpf

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO

2 records

UAAX3722

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations AG

3 records

Tribeca

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Delley Seeds and Plants Ltd & Semillas Fitó

2 records

Triathlon

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

S. A. FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS

2 records

Tonale

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

4 records

Tob faca bmr

Application submitted

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

Tobin Victor Tadeo

2 records

Ulysco

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

2 records

Tribe

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

2 records

Texeira

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PANAM FRANCE SARL

2 records

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