Forage Maize

Unlock reliable, high‑energy feed production with our premium forage maize seed varieties. Selected for exceptional yield potential, high dry matter, and outstanding starch content, our maize delivers the consistent performance needed for top‑quality silage or grain production.

Choosing the right variety is crucial, that’s why we offer carefully selected hybrids with the appropriate FAO ratings to ensure timely cob maturity, strong vigour, and dependable results across a range of growing conditions.

With its excellent feed value and consistent energy output, forage maize is a proven way to boost livestock productivity and support efficient, cost‑effective feeding systems.

 
Maize Varieties 2026

Maize Varieties 2026

Performance, maturity and sowing guidance

Skipper (FAO 160)
50,000 seeds 38–43k seeds/acre
Very early-maturing variety suited to favourable sites and open sowing. Exceptional starch yield with strong stay-green and well-matured cobs.
KWS Temprano (FAO 150)
50,000 seeds 40–43k seeds/acre 36.5% starch
Super-early hybrid with rapid dry-down, strong early vigour and reliable yields on less favourable sites.
Kroft (FAO 160)
50,000 seeds 40–43k seeds/acre 36.6% starch
Stable single-cross hybrid with strong early vigour, excellent silage quality and high dry-matter yields for forage and biogas.
Faith D50 (FAO 170)
50,000 seeds 40–43k seeds/acre
Early maturity enabling mid-May drilling or early September harvest. High-ME, high-starch silage with grain potential.
P7179 (FAO 170)
50,000 seeds Extra-early flint Eyespot 8.0
Suitable for forage, grain and biogas on challenging sites. Very high starch content and tall growth habit.
Autens (FAO 170)
50,000 seeds 40–43k seeds/acre
Stable yields, fast dry-down and strong standing power. High starch and energy for forage, grain and biogas.
Debalto (FAO 180)
50,000 seeds 18.5 t/ha DM
Strong vigour and high grain quality producing energy-dense silage. Versatile across forage, CCM and biogas systems.
Katelego (FAO 180)
50,000 seeds 40–43k seeds/acre
Strong yields and high starch content with excellent energy value. Suitable for ruminant and AD production.
P7326 (FAO 180)
50,000 seeds 38–43k seeds/acre
Highly reliable performer for forage, grain and biogas. High-starch silage with strong early vigour.
Belami (FAO 185)
50,000 seeds 40–43k seeds/acre
Vigorous growth with bright yellow grain and consistently well-filled cobs. Strong early maturity and stability.
P7647 (FAO 190)
50,000 seeds 38–43k seeds/acre
Tall, high-yielding hybrid performing well under film and on warmer sites. Good starch balance and dry matter yield.
LG30179 (FAO 190)
50,000 seeds 38–43k seeds/acre
Reliable early-maturing variety suited to both favourable and less favourable sites. Early low-moisture harvest.
LG31160 (FAO 210)
50,000 seeds 40–43k seeds/acre
Early-maturing grain maize delivering high yields at very low moisture with strong UK-proven early vigour.
Farmunox (FAO 210)
50,000 seeds 40–43k seeds/acre
Outstanding yields within its maturity bracket with excellent fusarium and eyespot resistance.
Movanna (FAO 210–220)
50,000 seeds 40–43k seeds/acre
Consistent forage and AD performer with robust agronomic package, strong standing power and disease resistance.
 

 
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Call 01243 755620
or email seed@bartholomews.co.uk