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.

Triton KWS

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

4 records

Vercors

Active

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

Cal/West Seeds (US)

3 records

Ulla

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER| Pioneer Hi-Bred Services GmbH

4 records

V3536Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

4 records

Tulnic

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

ITTU GHEORGHESAULESCU NICOLAEITTU MARIANAMUSTATEA POMPILIU

4 records

Tukan

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

4 records

Trikkala

Active

Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover

NEW SOUTH WALES, DEP.AGR.

3 records

Tharon

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Grass G.I.E.

4 records

Trio

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

NOVOSELOV MIHAIL YuR'EVICh / TUMASOVA MARGARITA IVANOVNA / SVETLAKOVA VALENTINA YaKOVLEVNA / NIKIFOROVA EKATERINA VASIL'EVNA / KALININ ALEKSANDR IVANOVICh / GRIPAS' MARIYa NIKOLAEVNA

5 records

Tenace

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

GIE GRASS (FR)

4 records

Thunder

Active

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

SEED GENETICS AUSTRALIA

4 records

Szarvasi Annaliza

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Szarvasi Medicago Kft., Szarvas

3 records

Teodora

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

SCHITEA MARIAMARTURA TEODOR

4 records

SY Gladius

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Tia

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Herbert Korjus

4 records

Tetrani

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Anelia Katova

3 records

Surprise

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Südwestdeutsche Saatzucht GmbH&Co.KG

4 records

Sucrosorgo 405

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Sud Cereales SCA

4 records

Splenda

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

4 records

Spring Green

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

PURE SEED TESTING

4 records

SR 8500

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON

3 records

Soraya

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

3 records

Sirius

Active

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

FERTIPRADO

3 records

Sfinge

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

CGS SEMENTI S.P.A.

3 records

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