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Sustainable forage solutions: Bylina Orchard Grass

Bylina, a specialized variety of orchard grass developed by the Siberian Federal Scientific Center of Agrobiotechnologies, is designed for farms prioritizing long-term forage stability. This variety is tailored for productive hayfields and intensive grazing systems, offering reliable biomass yields even in demanding conditions.

Field Performance and Disease Resistance

The primary advantage of Bylina is its robust health profile, specifically its resistance to Helminthosporium. For cereal grasses, this disease is a major limiting factor for both yield and forage quality. By choosing a variety with inherent resistance, farmers can significantly reduce the need for fungicide applications while ensuring the plant remains healthy and nutrient-dense through every cutting cycle.

• Yield potential: 5–6 tons of dry matter per hectare under standard management.
• Utilization: Optimized for high-quality hay, silage, and haylage production.
• Regrowth: Known for vigorous post-harvest recovery, enabling high-frequency cutting cycles.

Practical Application and Farm Management

Bylina is an excellent choice for inclusion in grass-legume mixtures. It forms a dense, durable sod capable of withstanding heavy traffic, making it a reliable component for permanent pastures. The variety breaks dormancy early in the spring, providing a head start on grazing when other forage crops are still establishing. During hay production, it maintains excellent leaf-to-stem ratios, which translates directly into higher protein levels in the feed. Agronomists often recommend Bylina for rehabilitating land and establishing long-term meadows where 5-to-7-year durability and consistent nutrient output are essential.