Georgian Farmers Achieve Remarkable Corn Harvests with Dekalb Hybrids

The agricultural landscape in Georgia has been revolutionized in recent years, thanks largely to the increasing popularity of Dekalb corn hybrids, particularly the DKC 6980 – FAO 700.

Georgian farmers are reaping the benefits of these seeds, which are ideally suited to the country's unique climate and soil conditions. Their stability, durability, and high yield potential are driving significant increases in corn harvest volumes across the nation.

In 2023, a noticeable trend emerged: farmers in East Georgia outperformed their counterparts in the West in terms of corn yield. Kvemo Kartli, especially the Bolnisi region, saw record harvests, partially attributed to last year's favorable weather conditions for corn cultivation. A standout achievement was noted by farmer Giorgi Khmelidze, who impressively harvested 18 tons of corn per hectare, nearing the maximum potential yield (20-22 t/ha) of his chosen Dekalb hybrid, DKC 6980.

This year, Dekalb introduced seven additional hybrids to the Georgian market, all rigorously tested across various regional demonstration plots. These new hybrids, ranging from FAO 200 to FAO 700, are specially tailored to the specific regional, soil, and climatic conditions in Georgia:

Owned by Bayer, a leader in innovative agricultural products, Dekalb has a rich 112-year history of developing next-generation corn seed materials for various global climates and regions. Its products are known for their innovative attributes, such as resistance to lodging, temperature, and disease, ensuring healthy, high-yield harvests. Dekalb entered the Georgian market a few years ago and, in collaboration with Agrosphere, has been creating corn hybrids and varieties adapted to Georgia's climate.