NK Bull has the highest ME yield of all forage maize varieties on the NIAB Descriptive List 2012.
Status: NIAB Descriptive List first choice variety for favourable sites
ME yield drives profitable production
Maximising Metabolisable Energy (ME) yield from maize improves cost efficiency and drives output in dairy and beef enterprises.
The exceptional energy yields of maize make the crop one of the most cost effective sources of homegrown energy. It is the best solution for growers looking for profitable conversion of inputs to milk or beef live-weight gain.
In order to optimise financial return from the maize crop, growers should look to maximise ME production per hectare.
The NIAB Descriptive List of forage maize varieties allows growers to easily compare the ME yield of different forage maize varieties. NK Bull is top of the 2012 list with an ME yield of 228,381 megajoules per hectare.
This unbeatable ME yield, derived from a combination of high energy content and bulk yield, makes NK Bull the number one choice for many maize growers across the country.
NK Bull has the highest ME yield of all forage maize varieties on the NIAB Descriptive List 2012.
Quality and quantity
NK Bull has excellent feed quality characteristics, with an ME content of 11.66 MJ/kg dry matter and a starch content of 33.6%.
These nutritional qualities combine with the variety's tremendous bulk yield to provide growers with exceptional ME and starch yields per hectare.
The chart below plots the performance of all varieties on the NIAB Descriptive List 2012*, and NK Bull stands out as the top choice for the high-output maize grower.
NK Bull offers a fantastic opportunity to maximise productivity and profitability.
*Source: NIAB Descriptive List 2012, favourable sites
**Source: In-field observations, private trials
[ ] Based on one trial
NK Bull - a detailed comparison
NK Bull combines feed quality and dry matter yield better than any other forage maize variety - delivering the ultimate combination of forage availability and feed conversion efficiency.
NK Bull has an early cob maturity with 'stayyoung' plant characteristics, meaning it is earlier in the field than might be expected. Early cob fill delivers high starch content, while the 'stay-young' leaves and stem maintain digestibility for longer, thereby maximising total energy content.
The slower plant dry-down also provides a longer harvest window and aids clamp consolidation.
Figures marked in dark grey panels shows an inferior result to NK Bull.
Source: NIAB Descriptive List 2012, favourable sites.
Note: ME yield figures may not sum due to rounding.
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Syngenta Seeds Limited, Registered in England No 345486, Registered office: 30 Priestley Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford GU2 7YH