P8711
P8711 Maize Silage Hybrid
New level of performance for northern regions.
Moderately tall but with low ear placement, superior roots and stalks for notable standability in this maturity.
- High ratings for drought, Northern Leaf Blight, Rust and staygreen deliver season long silage appeal, and yield stability. These all combine to support a wide harvest window.
- Produces silage with top-of-the-line energy and digestibility desired by high producing herds.
Research results show P8711 is most productive in northern regions for Northland to Hawke's Bay, and particularly where standability and Northern Leaf Blight are significant concerns.
Recommended established plant
populations (000's/ha)
Challenging yield environments
100
Medium yield environments
110
High yield environments
120
Recommended growing regions
CRM 87
Estimated days 119-133
Drought Tolerance 8
Stalk Strength 7
Root Strength 7
Early Growth 7
Plant Height 7
Staygreen 8
MAX 9
Seed tag colour
Maize for silage hybrid performance information
| Feature hybrid | Comparison hybrid | Number of trials | Harvest drymatter difference (%)1 | Yield advantage (kgDM/ha)2 | Statistical significance3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikato | |||||
| P8711 | P9127 | 17 | 0.3 | -247 | NS |
| P8711 | P8500 | 16 | -3.2 | 2538 |
|
| P8711 | P8666 | 13 | -3.3 | 2195 |
|
| P8711 | P9400 | 18 | 0.2 | 1133 |
|
| Central Hawke's Bay, Lower North Island & Taranaki | |||||
| P8711 | P8666 | 24 | -2.6 | -867 | CA |
| P8711 | P9400 | 16 | 0.1 | 93 | NS |
| P8711 | P9127 | 15 | 1.3 | 485 | NS |
| South Island | |||||
| P8711 | P8500 | 9 | -1.6 | -1839 | NS |
| P8711 | P8666 | 8 | 0.1 | -2088 | CA |
Scientific Designation
= very highly significant yield advantage to Pioneer
= highly significant yield advantage to Pioneer
= significant yield advantage to Pioneer
NS = not significant
CA = commercially acceptable
1 Positive DM differences means the bolded hybrid was drier at harvest, negative DM differences mean it was wetter.
2 A positive yield advantage means the bolded hybrid produced more yield, a negative yield advantage means it produced less.
3 For information on statistical significance click here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Hybrid comparisons are only valid within a range of + or - 4 CRM. These descriptions mainly feature product strengths. When choosing hybrids, also review carefully the trait ratings found in the table here. Contact your local Pioneer Area Manager or merchant representative for further advice.
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