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.

Herold

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Selgen a.s., CZ

AT CZ DE DK HR SK

10 records

Jamon

Active

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

CZ DK FR HR HU LT

8 records

SU Karlsson

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

HYBRO SAATZUCHT GMBH and CO KG

CZ DE DK FI UA

12 records

Symphonie

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

S. A. FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS

AT DE FR PL SK

9 records

Taigete

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF Seeds A/S

CZ DE DK NL SK

10 records

PR36D79

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Todd Piper

BG HU IT SK UA

12 records

Hostyn

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

DLF-Seeds A/S

AT CZ NL PL SK

11 records

KWS Kashmir

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leiper

AT BG RO SK UA

13 records

Boyne

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

BE DE DK IE PL

13 records

Astur

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DSP AG (CH)

AT CZ DE HR SK

11 records

Barsilo

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Theodorus P.M. op den Kamp

AT DE FR NL PL

12 records

Alpha

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

AT CZ DE FR PL

11 records

SU Bebop

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

HYBRO SAATZUCHT GMBH and CO KG

AT CZ DE FI

11 records

Achilles

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

Plant Breeding Hladke Zivotice, s.r.o. (CZ)

CZ DE FR NL SK

13 records

Storm

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

DLF-Trifolium A/S

AT DK LT SE

10 records

SW Minto

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

Lantmännen SW Seed

DE FI LT SE

13 records

Pollanum

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

VEB SAAT

DE ES LV PT

13 records

Pizza

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

DLF-TRIFOLIUM DANSK PLANTEFORAEDLING

EE FR IT NL

9 records

Mezzo

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Klaus K. Nielsen

CZ FR NL UA

10 records

Metis

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF Trifolium A-S, DK

CZ DE DK FR

10 records

Pandora

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Rijksstation Voor Plantenveredeling (BE)

FR NL PL SK

10 records

Global

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

MARIANNE MALENGIER IN FIRMA

AT DE SI UA

9 records

Fornido

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

WOLTERS LUKAS / STELLING DIETER

DE LU NL UA

16 records

Diplomat

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht, DE-24363 Holtsee

AT DE FR LU

10 records

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