Maize is the most produced cereal worldwide, ahead of wheat and rice. It has been part of Limagrain’s DNA for more than 50 years and developped very successful innovations (LG 11, Banguy, Adevey, etc.). Today, Limagrain Europe offers a complete, high-performance line-up of grain and forage maize.
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE'S MAIZE PRODUCT LINE-UP
Breeding varieties that cover the needs of each market
Animal nutrition, harvested as forage or grain (dry or wet)
Industrial segment such as the starch industry or the semolina industry
Energy production (ethanol, biogas)
A complete line-up of grain varieties, some of which are drought tolerant (Hydraneo)
R&D RESOURCES FOR FORAGE MAIZE:
→ A specific breeding network, in place for more than 40 years.
→ Twofold assessment of forage maize in agronomy and feeding value, with proven effectiveness in animals.
→ Analysis of the maize energy profile to adapt it to the needs of the farmer, in order to reduce production costs and increase livestock breeding profitability.
→ LG is the only seed company partner of EDF (European Dairy Farmers), which brings together the most innovative livestock farmers in terms of technical and economic performance.
Each ration has its own variety
More than 80% of the food for the herd is produced on the farm thanks to maize and fodder grasses. However, depending on the needs of the herd and the farming system, the composition of the ration can change and it is key to choose the best variety.
The quality of the varieties of maize and forage will directly impact the productivity and profitability of the ration and the herd.