Maize update March 2023

Please see current maize varieties still available for the 2023 season.

We have a range options still available, from the ultra earlies to the main crop varieties.

Please note, we are not able to accept any returns due to Korit bird repellent seed dressing not being licenced for the 2024 season.

Duke

A very new option from Limagrain, with the combination of high yields, high starch and ME. ** VERY LIMITED **

Maturity class:  11 (FAO 150)

Rel Starch : 107

Rel DM Yield: 101.5

Rel ME : 103

Kroft

A stable performer on challenging sites where early harvesting is a necessity. Offers good early vigour and a stable yield. **VERY LIMITED**

Maturity class:  10 (FAO 160)

Starch % : 36.6

ME (MJ/kg DM):11.5

Skipper                                                                                

Bred by Limagrain, it is a new variety that is expected to be NIAB listed 2024 as a first choice option. It brings new genetics to offer and early variety with high yields, without compromising on quality.  ** VERY LIMITED **

Maturity class:   FAO 170

Starch % : 35.8

DM Yield (t/ha): 18.7

ME (MJ/kg DM): 11.7

Pinnacle                                                                              

Combines a very high starch content with improved digestible fibre, to produce superb quality silage. Pinnacle is one of the best varieties available for eyespot tolerance. Excellent early vigour for rapid early season growth, combined with early maturing making it suitable for all maize growing sites. LGAN accredited.

Maturity class:  9 (FAO180)         

CWD: 58.3

Starch % : 35.4

DM Yield (t/ha): 18

ME (MJ/kg DM): 11.7

 LG30.179

A proven grain maize variety with reliable yields. Early to harvest with low moisture content. **VERY LIMITED **

Maturity Class : FAO 180

Yield (t/ha @ 15% moisture): 8.6

Colonnada                                                                                         

Offers high silage yield performance and good early vigour in all favourable growers areas – suitable for forage or AD.

Maturity class:  FAO 190                               

Starch%: 32.1

DM Yield (t/ha): 18.9

Farmunox

Farmunox has excellent quality with good fusarium and outstanding eyespot resistance. It is suited to both favourable and less favourable sites.

Maturity class:  6 (FAO 210)

CWD: 58.13

Starch % : 33

DM Yield (t/ha): 19

ME (MJ/kg DM): 11.7

Movanna

Suitable for very favourable sites, with excellent early vigour. It stands well, low risk of lodging and good cold tolerance.

Maturity class:  FAO 220

CWD: 57

Starch % : 33.5

DM Yield (t/ha): 19.5

ME (MJ/kg DM):11.5

 

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