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Maize

It is cultivated both for fodder and seed purpose. It is a very delicious fodder of summer season. It is very beneficial for milch animals. It can overcome the fodder shortage during lean periods. (May-June) It is also known as “Gacha”. Its fodder can be conserved in the form of silage. Its grains are rich in carbohydrates thus are used as feed of birds.

Fodder Research Institute, Sargodha

 

Sr. No.

Variety Name

Year of Release

Sowing Time

Potential Yield
(Maund/Acre)

Recommended Areas

        Salient Features
1

Sgd.2002

2002
For Fodder
Mid February-Mid March
& July-August
For Seed
July

708.50

Shiwal, Faisalabad, Chiniot , Jhang, T.T.Singh, Okara,  Bahawalnagar, Khanewal,  M.B.Din, Gujrat, Kasur,
  • It is tall, long duration and high fodder yielding variety having broad leaves and wider adaptability.
  • It has better palatability and digestibility۔
2

Super Green Maize

2002
For Fodder
Mid February-Mid March
& July-August
For Seed
July

708.50

Shiwal, Faisalabad, Chiniot , Jhang, T.T.Singh, Okara,  Bahawalnagar, Khanewal,  M.B.Din, Gujrat, Kasur,
  • It is tall, long duration and high fodder yielding variety having broad leaves and wider adaptability.
  • It has better palatability and digestibility.