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.

KWS Emotio

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE, DE

2 records

KWS3575

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

Koneser

Protection expired

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

4 records

Kolibris

Terminated

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

KWS Saat AG, DE

2 records

Jodie

Active

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

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

2 records

GK Erik

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Rajki Erzsebet / Mozer Gabor / Bona Lajos

3 records

Gandalf

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

EMILSEME SPA

2 records

Florino

Active

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

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

2 records

Evrika MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pashaly Olena Semenivna, Kryvul`ko Ruslan Oleksandrovych, Stupa Leonid IAkovych, Serikov Volodymyr Oleksiiovych, Varenyk Borys Fedorovych, Sokolov V'iacheslav Mykhailovych, Bielousov Anatolii Oleksandrovych,

2 records

DN Pyvykha

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Fedorenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Hanhur Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladysla

3 records

DN Meotyda

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ol`khovyk Maksym Styanislavovych, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav

3 records

DKS 2960

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Arian Dikhuizen

2 records

DN Rava

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Fedorenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Kupar Ivan Mykhailovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Fed`ko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Il`chenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Cherchel` Vladyslav IUriio

3 records

DKC3314

Terminated

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

2 records

DN Dzhuliia

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Abel`masov Oleksii Viktorovych, Riabchenko Ol`ha Pavlivna, Kupar Ivan Mykhailovych, Yukhymovych Olena Romanivna, Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Il`chenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Fed`ko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel` Vladyslav IUriiov

3 records

DANIIL

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rysin Leonid Mykhailovych

3 records

Cemet 260

Active

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

CEZEA - šlechtitelská stanice, a.s. (CZ)

3 records

Cedro

Terminated

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

Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy

3 records

Bondadoso

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

AGROVEGETAL, S.A.

3 records

BMR Gold X

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Eurosorgho

2 records

Blask

Terminated

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

2 records

Bavacom

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO

2 records

Araks

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

AD Fabia

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA F.LLI D'EUGENIO DI D'EUGENIO CLAUDIA & C. S.A.S.

2 records

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