Consortium of corn and grass guarantees efficient silage in cattle farming; learn more

The production of silage through the consortium of corn and grass, known as the Santa Fé System, is a highly efficient strategy for Brazilian cattle farming. This technique guarantees forage for the dry season and establishes the pasture in the same cycle. Farmer Hosana Gonçalves from São Paulo's doubt about which crops and management practices to use was answered by zootechnician Josmar Almeida. He detailed the requirements for the success of this technique, recommending the consortium of corn with brachiaria species. This combination is ideal because corn silage guarantees the energy supply, while brachiaria is the most suitable grass for establishing the pasture, which will be formed right after the corn harvest. Check it out: The success of corn and grass silage in the Santa Fé System depends on a crucial requirement in the choice of corn variety and grass management: it is essential that the chosen corn variety is glyphosate-resistant. The reason is technical: after the third ...