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.

Jaga

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Zrzeszenie przed. Hod. Ros. I Nasien, 0-930 Warszawa 71

FR HR IT PL SE SI

11 records

SW Birger

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Svalöf Weibull (SE)

DE EE FI LT LV SE

16 records

Start

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Oseva Uni a.s.

AT CZ HR PL SI SK

9 records

Rivolt

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

AT CZ DE FR IT UA

13 records

Ludwig

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SAATZUCHT DONAU GES.M.B.H. & COKG

AT FR HR HU PL SI

15 records

Helix

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

AT DE DK IT LT PT

12 records

Denver

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Limagrain Nederland B.V.

DE EE FR HR IE NL

15 records

Jivet

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Plant Breeding Hladke Zivotice

DE SK

16 records

Barspectra

Application submitted

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV, 6501 BH Nijmegen

CZ DK EE FR PL SE

10 records

Pollanum

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH & Co. KG, D-59557 Lippstadt

EE FI LU SI UA

10 records

Mara

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

CZ HR PL RO SK

11 records

Fojtan

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

Klaus K. Nielsen

AT CZ SK UA

13 records

Borowik

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

WOS HENRYK / JANINA WOS / BARBARA FUROWICZ / DOROTA KAWKA

AT DE LT PL

13 records

Aberdart

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Institute of Grasslands & Environmental Research

AT CZ FR NL

13 records

Revolin

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

WOLTERS LUKAS / STELLING DIETER

DE FR UA

11 records

Galaxie

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Vincent Beguier

AT FR UA

11 records

Barelite

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Barenbrug Tourmeur France

CZ EE FR

12 records

Barolex

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

LIAN VAN KRUIJSSEN

FR HR

12 records

Milky Max

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Vincent Beguier

AT FR PL UA

10 records

Silvinio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LEIPERT RAINER

DE LT LV SK UA

10 records

Orca

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Semences De France (FR)

CZ DE FR HR SI SK

9 records

Korvinus

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LEIPERT RAINER

BG HU RO SI SK UA

13 records

Ebena

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Selgen a.s., CZ

AT CZ HR SI SK

11 records

KWS Classico

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

AT CZ DE DK EE PL

9 records

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