P8711
P8711 Maize Silage Hybrid
New level of performance for northern regions.
- A tall hybrid with superior roots & stalks.
- High ratings for drought, Northern Leaf Blight, Rust & 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 productivity herds.
Research results show P8711 is most productive in northern regions from Northland to Hawke’s Bay, particularly where Northern Leaf Blight is a significant concern.
Recommended established plant
populations (000's/ha)
Challenging yield environments
100
Medium yield environments
110
High yield environments
115
Recommended growing regions
CRM 87
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 | 23 | -0.3 | 126 | NS |
| P8711 | P8666 | 23 | -3.1 | 1088 |
|
| P8711 | P8532 | 8 | -1.4 | -2475 |
|
| Central Hawke's Bay, Lower North Island & Taranaki | |||||
| P8711 | P8333 | 11 | -4.4 | 691 | NS |
| P8711 | P9127 | 25 | 0.4 | -144 | NS |
| P8711 | P8666 | 38 | -2.5 | -763 | CA |
| P8711 | P8500 | 25 | -5.1 | -1146 |
|
| South Island | |||||
| P8711 | P8333 | 11 | -2.8 | 80 | NS |
| P8711 | P8666 | 18 | -0.7 | -640 | NS |
| P8711 | P8532 | 8 | 0.7 | -1445 | CA |
| P8711 | P8805 | 15 | -2.7 | 2886 |
|
| P8711 | P9127 | 17 | -0.1 | 196 | NS |
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.