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KAUKAS

Proven reliability for early silage, grain and under plastic.

Kaukas is the ideal choice for maize growers seeking stable yields and harvest versatility. With a proven combination of very high digestibility and leading starch content, Kaukas offers excellent all round forage quality, and is suitable for grain maize.

Added to this, Kaukas is the leading performer recommended for plastic, with a table topping 122%* relative starch yield.


Maturity:
  • Early – NIAB Group 7 (Favourable sites) Group 7 (Less Favourable sites)

Characteristics:

  • NIAB First Choice listing for 2010
  • Very stable yield between seasons (averaging 18 t/ha dry matter)
  • Reliable maturity and early to harvest
  • Good early vigour
  • Excellent standing power

Quality:

  • Leading starch content (over 35% on all sites)
  • Excellent whole plant digestibility (over 70 %)

Recommendation:

Kaukas is recommended for all favourable and less favourable sites. Farm experience has demonstrated Kaukas delivers excellent yield and quality year after year, and will safely mature on more challenging sites.

Drilling Information:

  • Less Favourable and Favourable sites: 42 - 45,000 seeds / ac (104 - 111,000 / ha)
  • Grain maize / CCM 38,000 / ac (94,000 seeds / ha)

Data source: NIAB Descriptive List for Favourable and Less Favourable sites (2010) *AFBINI Recommended varieties for use under plastic (2009)

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