Maize Variety Portfolio 2024
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A guide to selecting the right KWS maize variety for your field SEEDING THE FUTURE SINCE 1856

KWS Maize Variety List Below are our key variety selections for next season. They are arranged in maturity order and by market sector. Other varieties are available - for more advice please contact a member of the KWS team. FAO Forage Grain The KWS Maize portfolio is designed to help you select the right hybrids for your farming situation. The guide is divided into 3 key sections: t Proposed name. Hybrid subject to a Pre NL Marketing Agreement. Maize Variety Portfolio

Seed2FEED Optimise your homegrown feed with Boost Hybrids Tips for choosing maize varieties based on end use Maize for Forage High dry matter Limit choice to a maximum of 180-190 FAO (maturity rating) range For TMR diets, ultra-early hybrids help to ensure an all-yearround supply, by bringing harvest forward into early September Maize for AD Use a range of FAO varieties to spread drilling and harvest workload Target high freshweight yield and good disease resistance Maize for Corn Cob Mix (CCM) Requires a compact or semi-compact hybrid with an FAO of 150-210, as well as a grain:stover ratio...

EnergyBoost varieties: KWS TEMPRANO KWS LETO EnergyBoostEmphasis on energy concentrationSiloBoost SiloBoost variety: PAPAGENO Emphasis on high dry matter yield Higher energy content in the feeding mix - the extra energy boost for milk production Balanced digestion with access to increased bypass starch by feeding silage with grain maize/ CCM Dual purpose use excellent for silage as well as grain harvest Improve milk from homegrown forage through enhanced silage energy content Better feed quality due to higher starch content in your homegrown feed 5.5% higher starch yields (relative increase...

Maize Selection The earliest - maturing hybrids Fewest days to harvest - as little as 130 days Early sowing provides greater harvest security, and increased options for subsequent autumn drilled crops Excellent for later sowing on heavier soils or following early harvested forage crops Where conditions restrict growth e.g. altitude or more northern areas maturity and starch laydown is earlier Rapid dry down characteristics For sites with increased yield potential, consider early/maincrop varieties Superb energy density, typically 11.5-12 + MJ/kg DM Provides maximum opportunity to boost...

How do these varieties compare? We have compiled the results below to show DM yield (t/ha) and DM content (%) - these are key targets to consider when looking at early /maincrop hybrids. An economic yield of dry matter and early maturity are the priorities for the mainstream grower. Yield (Relative DM Yield %) v Maturity (DM %) Typically, 140-150 days to harvest Suitable for all mainstream sites, and higher heat unit areas High yields reduce costs per tonne of dry matter Superb options for crimped maize, and corn cob mix (CCM) Excellent for biogas and large growers seeking to stagger the...

Provide increased levels of valuable bypass starch! CCM (Corn Cob Mix) Characteristics and suitability ME average 13.0 MJ/kg DM Requires later harvesting for riper grain -typically 3-4 weeks later than for silage Comprises the complete maize ear (grain, spindle and sheath) Row-dependent grain maize header and forage harvester a pre-requisite Storage requirement 50% of maize silage Options for clamp or ag-bag storage Almost zero effluent risk, as higher DM (45-55%) Crimped Maize Characteristics and suitability ME Average 14.5+ MJ/kg DM Requires later harvesting for riper grain -typically 3-4...

How do these varieties compare? The indicative graph below shows the importance of balancing DM Yield with available growing days to reach maturity. this will vary according to drilling and harvest dates, soils, altitude and latitude of the site. A high DM yield is directly linked to methane yield. A key target for farmers looking to optimise their feedstock cost and achieve an adequate DM content suitable for anaerobic digestion. Yield Potential and Maturity by FAO Number 160 Maize Selection Lowest £/t production costs Where drought tolerance is a factor, lower seed rates can help preserve...

Ultra Early In Your Field… KWS TEMPRANO† (KXC1005) delivers extreme earliness, whilst providing class leading dry matter and starch yields in the Ultra Early segment. Highly suited to short growing windows, especially on less favourable maize growing sites. Always finishes on time! Characteristics / Quality Outstanding, and class leading yield for an Ultra Early – (19.4 t/ha DM)* Improved genetics deliver an extra 6% yield, and super early** Similar earliness to Cito KWS Exceptional starch content (38.9%)*** Highly suited for diets with 50% or lower maize inclusion Superb early vigour...

Ultra Early Ultra Early In Your Field… AUGUSTUS KWS delivers you high starch content silage ideal for all TMR systems, for both dairy and beef finishing, where short season maturity is essential. A born leader! Characteristics / Quality Leading DM yield in its segment – (94%) across all marginal sites Rapid early vigour (6.9) gets crop established quickly on more challenging sites In Your Field… SERGIO KWS provides rapid early vigour, early maturity and proven ripening stability. Great ME content (11.91 MJ/kg DM) to boost animal performance Characteristics / Quality Above average DM yield...

Ultra Early Ultra Early 1 In Your Field... S rewards you with an early harvest - with dual use for forage or biogas production. In Your Field. delivers excellent early season DM yield, suitable for shorter growing seasons. A high energy hybrid to enhance animal performance. Gain higher yields faster! Characteristics / Quality ■ Strong DM yield for an ultra early - (98%) ■ High early vigour (7.2) ■ Suited to both heavy and light land ■ Ideal for late drilling on favourable sites, providing a great early feed out option ■ Our earliest variety recommended for biogas production - increases...

In Your Field… AVITUS KWS delivers high DM and starch output, plus rapid early vigour. Seed rate management is advised on exposed sites to maximise harvest security. Forage performance to reign supreme! Characteristics / Quality High DM yield in the early segment – (18.1 t/ha DM) on the NIAB 2024 list Very high starch (36.0%) and leading starch yields/ha Fantastic energy content (11.88 MJ/Kg DM) driving animal performance In Your Field… KWS PORTABELLO† (KXC2002) is out in front for early yield, and combines excellent starch to drive ruminant production. Very high early vigour encourages...