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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.

DKC6842

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
3 records

Diasa

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

NL
3 records

Debalto

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK
3 records

Cobra

Active

Trifolium michelianum Savi · Balansa clover

Pristine Forage Technologies (AU)

FR
3 records

Channi 1

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF B.V.

NL
5 records

Chaironia

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

GR
4 records

Charlfield

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Teagasc

IE
4 records

Cerante

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

CENTRO DI RICERCA MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L. C.M.G.P.A.

IT
3 records

Conartica

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

ROBERTO GUARNIERI

IT
3 records

Caprera

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

Departement of Agriculture

PT
3 records

Chevalier

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG, Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

DE
4 records

Carbure

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)

FR
5 records

Cicero

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

D'EUGENIO SEMENTI

IT
4 records

Catanga

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Semences De France (FR)

FR
4 records

Čačanka 10

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Bioprodukt d.o.o

SI
4 records

Bomium

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

NL
3 records

Bonapart

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL

DE
4 records

Belleek

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND| Barenbrug Holland B.V. (Variety Administration)

DE
3 records

Barpendel

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

Bar Alfa

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

BARENBRUG AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

PT
4 records

Baladin

Terminated

Bromus catharticus Vahl · Rescue grass

GIE Semunion Recherches (FR)

FR
4 records

Belle

Active

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

Alfaseed Kft, Budapest

HU
3 records

B-18

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
3 records

Bartrento

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

BARENBRUG UK LTD

DE
3 records

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