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.

Sadivs`kyi

Terminated

Amaranthus L. · Amaranth

1 record

TORNADO

Withdrawn

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

1 record

Ruberit

Active

Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv. · Foxtail millet

2 records

Ronaldinio Duo

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

RGT Futurixx YG

Withdrawn

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

1 record

Rapide

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

Ramiro

Withdrawn

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

1 record

ŠAMPION

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Agronomski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zavod za sjemenarstvo (HR)

1 record

RPK7250CMS*RPK7288

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

2 records

Silomais Sprint

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

Sankt Michaelis

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

Sadivskyi

Terminated

Amaranthus L. · Amaranth

1 record

OSSK 212 Sc

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

PX 610

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Northrup King Semences S. A .

1 record

OSJEČKA 90

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

1 record

Prudi CS

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

Ricco

Withdrawn

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

1 record

RGT Donerixx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

Petrivskyi 169 SV

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

NP1729

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

2 records

Passerel

Withdrawn

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

1 record

Prymorka

Application submitted

Vicia L. · Vetch

1 record

R9070Z

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

2 records

MOFALIA

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

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