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.

Vesna

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Ślechtitelska stanice Hladké Životice, s.r.o.

AT CZ EE FR HR LT +3

19 records

Bastion

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Mommersteeg International BV (NL)

AT DE DK ES FR IE +2

16 records

Pardus

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

Forschungsanstalt Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon ART

AT DE FI LU SI UA

16 records

Lofa

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

SS Hladkè Zivotico S.R.O.

CZ EE HR RO SK

16 records

ES Sensor

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

AT BG DE HU IT RO +2

17 records

Polim

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF-Seeds A/S

AT BE DE DK FR LU +2

18 records

SU Bendix

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Saaten-Union

CZ DE DK EE LT LV +1

17 records

Rajah

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S

DK EE ES HR LV SE +1

16 records

Derby

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)

AT ES FR HR PL SI

14 records

Hykor

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

Plant Breedomg Station Hladke Zivotice

CZ EE FI SI SK

16 records

Aran

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

GERMINAL| Germinal Holdings Ltd.

DE DK FR IE NL

17 records

Plato

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SAATZUCHT PLAUSSIG

DE HR PL SI

17 records

KWS Daniello

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

AT CZ DE DK EE PL

13 records

Presto

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Zelder BV (NL)

DE FR LU NL UA

16 records

Disco

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

WOLSKI| Dr.Tadeusz Wolski c/o SHR Laski / BIALOSKORSKI| Jan Bialoskorski c/o SHR Laski / CZERWINSKA| Ewa Czerwinska c/o SHR Laski / GRYKA| Jaroslaw Gryka

CZ DE FR HU LV PL +2

18 records

Danergo

Active

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

DLF-Trifolium (DK)

AT BE DK EE HU LU +1

10 records

Turandot

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF-Seeds A/S

AT DE DK HR LT LV

13 records

Guttino

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

WILDE PEER

AT DE DK PL SK UA

14 records

Fylking

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Svalof Weibull AB

CZ DK FR NL SE SK

12 records

Milvus

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Forschungsanstalt Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon ART Herrn Dr. Beat Boller

AT DE EE FR LU PL

16 records

Felina

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

DLF Seeds A/S, 4000 Roskilde

CZ EE FI LT LV SK

16 records

Hyperbola

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

DLF-Seeds A/S

AT CZ DE DK FI PL

12 records

Artemis

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

AT DE FR PL

11 records

Ajaxx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

BE DE DK IT LT UA

14 records

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