P8240
P8240 Maize Silage Hybrid
Bulk and energy to fill the vat.
P8240 is a tall, high-yielding silage and grain hybrid backed by strong drought tolerance, staygreen and standability.
- Delivers top silage yields, with superior feed quality for optimal milk production.
- P8240 has a balanced agronomic package while noting superior roots are a real asset in this maturity.
- Established plant populations should be matched to assessed paddock yield potential.
- Plant with P8086 or P8532 depending on maturity requirements.
Widely adapted to Central Plateau, Lower North Island and South Island growing regions.
Recommended established plant
populations (000's/ha)
Challenging yield environments
100
Medium yield environments
110
High yield environments
120
Recommended growing regions
CRM 82
Drought Tolerance 7
Stalk Strength 6
Root Strength 7
Early Growth 6
Plant Height 8
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 | |||||
| P8240 | P8086 | 12 | -1 | 517 | NS |
| Central Hawke's Bay, Lower North Island & Taranaki | |||||
| P8240 | P8333 | 37 | -1.8 | 1099 |
|
| P8240 | P8666 | 43 | -0.2 | 358 | NS |
| P8240 | P8086 | 22 | -0.5 | 1041 | CA |
| South Island | |||||
| P8240 | P8086 | 18 | -3.2 | 270 | NS |
| P8240 | P8666 | 40 | 0.3 | -725 |
|
| P8240 | P8333 | 39 | -1.2 | -639 | 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.