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.

Adept

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN ADVANTA NEDERLAND B.V.

5 records

Viatrix

Terminated

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

MAS Seeds,FR

FR HR

3 records

X90A712

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT UA

7 records

Anjou 209

Terminated

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

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING

BE FR

3 records

Tondo

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ PL

3 records

Vilomene

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE NL

4 records

V4664Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Tehnology LLC, USA

4 records

Vertyl

Active

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

RAGT SA (FR)

FR SI

4 records

Victimo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

AT IT

3 records

Szegedi 386

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tolzhine dr. Totkh Eva, Kalman Laslo, Sel Shandor, Pinter Zoltane, Pinter Zoltan,

HU UA

4 records

Tonacja

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Jozef Adamczyk

4 records

Tiguan

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Saaten-Union

3 records

SY Verdemax

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

IT PT

5 records

Therapi

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, Missouri US

HU SK

3 records

Tasmano

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

LT SK

3 records

Suleyka

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

3 records

Tiebreak

Active

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

Advanta Seeds International (MU)

FR RO

3 records

Szegedi 475

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pinter Zoltan / Balassa Gyoergy / Szel Sandor / Kalman Laszlo / Toldine dr. Toth Eva / Pinter Zoltanne

HU RO

3 records

SM Hiltop

Active

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

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

CZ PL

3 records

SY Infinite

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations,CH

5 records

Skippy

Protection expired

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

Slechtitelska Stanice Hladke Zivotice s.r.o., Hladke Zivotice

4 records

Suzy

Active

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

Fazekas Miklos

HU UA

4 records

Surezzo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

DOW AgroSciences

4 records

SY Zephir

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

IT UA

4 records

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