FORAGE MAIZE
Maize is a very high yielding forage crop that produces high quality livestock feed. It is a relatively easy crop to grow once you have a good site and fertile soil.
VARIETIES
Recommended List (2016) of Forage Maize varieties suitable for growing with plastic cover (covered).
| Yield of Dry Matter (t/ha) | Starch Content % | ME (MJ/kg) | Plant Height (metres) | Year 1st Recommended | Dry Matter Content/ Earliness of Maturity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | 18.7 | 26.3 | – | – | – | 35.2 |
| Ambition (PR-1) | 94 | 120 | 11.6 | 2.07 | 2016 | 119 – extremely early |
| Award (R) | 102 | 104 | 11.4 | 2.10 | 2011 | 102 – Medium Early |
| Galbi CS (PR-1) | 108 | 90 | 10.9 | 2.25 | 2016 | 92 – Late |
| Grosso (PR-2) | 98 | 104 | 11.3 | 2.23 | 2015 | 93 – Medium Late |
| Justina (R) | 100 | 97 | 11.3 | 2.23 | 2005 | 97 – Medium Late |
| LG30211 (PR-1) | 101 | 107 | 11.4 | 2.16 | 2016 | 98 – Medium Early |
| P7905 (R) | 105 | 100 | 11.5 | 2.16 | 2015 | 95 – Medium Late |
| Tekni (R) | 98 | 100 | 11.3 | 2.12 | 2010 | 101 – Medium Early |