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.

25y503

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rene Baratin

4 records

250120 NS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Milisav Stoiakovich

3 records

Ajaxx duo

Terminated

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

R 2n (FR)

2 records

Alemao

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATEN-UNION| SAATEN-UNION GMBH

3 records

118 NS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mile Ivanovich

4 records

Alberto

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

Euro Grass B.V. (NL)

2 records

AGBC173

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Peter Lynch

3 records

Al`fa M steryl`nyi

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Melnyk Vitalii IAkovych, Moskalenko Volodymyr Fedorovych,

3 records

Aapotheoz

Active

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

Advanta Seeds B.V. (NL)

2 records

Abgaro

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

2 records

250119 NS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stojakovic Milislav

3 records

1Pgzw72

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Julia Zhang

2 records

250209 NS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ivanovic Mile

3 records

Tonus

Active

Secale cereale x secale montanum

Jouffray Drillaud S.A.

2 records

WPB Whistler

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Wiersum Plantbreeding B.V.

2 records

P1570y

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

P7951

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

P1574y

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

Lg3228

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

3 records

Dolomit

Active

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

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

2 records

DS1890B

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred Northern Europe

3 records

DK 217

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

G.I.E. SOCKALB

2 records

Daphnis

Active

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

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

3 records

Andes

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL

3 records

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