Unlock the Power of Hybrid Maize with Expert Insight

Making the Right Choice: Understanding Hybrid Maize for Silage and Grain Production

When it comes to growing maize, the choices you make today have a direct impact on your profitability tomorrow. With increasing pressure on farmers to produce higher yields while managing disease and climatic stress, selecting the right hybrid maize variety is no longer just a matter of preference—it's a strategic decision.

At Capstone Seeds, we understand the challenges farmers face in finding the right balance between performance, resilience, and quality. That’s why we’ve developed a series of informative videos to help you navigate your options. Presented by Dr. Mike Barrow—our highly experienced crop expert—these videos break down everything you need to know about our hybrid maize range, with a focus on silage production, disease resistance, and choosing the right hybrid for your specific conditions.

What You’ll Learn from the Video Series

Whether you're planting for silage or grain, these videos cover the critical factors every farmer should consider before selecting a hybrid maize variety:

• Silage-Specific Hybrids: Learn what makes a maize variety ideal for silage, including dry matter yield, digestibility, starch content, and whole-plant performance.

• Disease Resistance Profiles: We cover key threats such as maize streak virus, northern leaf blight, and other common diseases. Dr. Barrow explains how to interpret disease tolerance ratings and what to look for when choosing a resilient hybrid.

• The Power of 3-Way Hybrids: Discover the benefits of three-way hybrid maize varieties, including improved genetic diversity, yield stability, and environmental adaptability.

• Trial Data and Regional Performance: We showcase real trial data to give you confidence in how each hybrid performs under different conditions. Whether you farm in dryland or irrigated regions, our data-backed recommendations help guide your decision-making.

• Silage Planning Strategies: Gain valuable insights into how to plan your silage crop for maximum efficiency—from planting timeframes to harvesting stages and rotational benefits.

Why This Matters

Maize is a foundational crop on many South African farms, and making the right hybrid choice can significantly improve both livestock nutrition and bottom-line results. With more than just product information, this video series is designed to give farmers a practical, research-backed approach to hybrid maize selection.

Each video brings clarity to the often complex process of variety selection, helping you make confident decisions that support long-term sustainability and productivity on your farm.

Watch the Full Series

Click here to view the full collection of videos. Whether you're a seasoned grower or exploring silage for the first time, our hybrid maize video series is here to support your journey—from seed to silo.

For more information contact Steve Thomson - +27 82 327 8083 | steve@capstoneseeds.com