- Maize
Secure Density
Significant improvement in yield
In rotation, grain maize competes with other crops. From one year to the next, acreage fluctuates according to market prices.
For dairy farmers, in most regions, maize silage is a key component of the diet, therefore it is crucial to ensure production.
Defending the maize producibility in the rotation and in dairy farm is key !
Maize is a species with a high yield reserve.
Adapt two practices and extract this yield reserve: reducing row spacing to 20 inches (50 cm) and increasing density, on condition that you choose one of the few varieties adapted to this new planting practice.
Our solution
In this context, RAGT has set up a program to identify varieties that can tolerate high density while delivering significant yield gains. These varieties are stamped Secure Density.
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Your Benefits
Our expertise for your best
RAGT has 4 years experience in identifying high-density tolerant varieties. Every year RAGT conducts multiple experiments from micro plots to farm scale.
To be stamped Secure Density a variety have to meet 3 criterias:
+8% minimum yield,
Stalk strength.
