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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

Corn Silage 2 332 Corn Silage and Haylage 761 Silage and Haylage — Italian Ryegrass 141 Silage and Haylage — Perennial Ryegrass 129 Alfalfa Silage and Haylage 108 Silage and Haylage — Italian Ryegrass 105 Sorghum Silage and Haylage 66 Silage and Haylage — Sudangrass 65 Silage and Haylage — Red Clover 64 Triticale Silage and Haylage 59 Silage and Haylage — Westerwold Ryegrass 53 Silage and Haylage — Grain Sorghum 42 Silage and Haylage — Hybrid Ryegrass 32 Silage and Haylage — Common Vetch 30 Silage and haylage — timothy-grass 30 Silage and Haylage — Rye 28 Silage and Haylage — Tall Fescue 25 Pea Silage and Haylage 24 Barley silage and haylage 20 Silage and Haylage — Dactylis glomerata 20 Festulolium Silage and Haylage 17 Silage and haylage — meadow fescue 17 Oat Silage and Haylage 16 Silage and Haylage — Persian Clover 15

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.

Soriento

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

IE
5 records

Ibaiona

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS

ES
5 records

Emeraude

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Franck CHAUVEAU

UA
4 records

Donard

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE
9 records

Zefyros

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

GR
5 records

Vivaro

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

DE
4 records

Tyrkizia

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

ZEAINVENT TRNAVA

SK
5 records

Tyrella

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Agri-food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI Belfast)

IE
5 records

Venice

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Tombolan, I

IT
5 records

Tricanto

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT
5 records

V1880Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

UA
5 records

Tollymore

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE
4 records

Triumphant

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

DLF Pickseed USA

FI
4 records

Tardi

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

GIE GRASS (FR)

FR
5 records

Srem

Active

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

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad, Srbija

SI
7 records

Somtri

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

HUBERT KEMPF

DE
6 records

Solas

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Teagasc

IE
4 records

Silverado

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Dr Ian Kaehne, Springbrook Nominees Pty Ltd

IT
5 records

Silvius

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SAATZUCHT STEINACH GMBH and CO KG

DE
6 records

Seaton Park

Active

Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover

NEW SOUTH WALES, DEP.AGR.

ES
4 records

Shakira

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DE
6 records

Selva

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Gentos S.A.

IT
8 records

Savane

Active

Vicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch

Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Seagoe

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE
4 records

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