Investigation of silage corn production based on the new management entity in Hubei Province

Based on the household survey of the production of the new management entity of silage corn in the Huanggang, Jingmen, and Xiangyang regions in Hubei Province, this investigation analyzed the planting mode, fertilizer and pesticide input level, mechanization level, yield and other aspects, and discussed the factors influencing the planting of the new management entity planting enthusiasm. The results showed that the main planting pattern in the Huanggang region was large-scale two-season planting, whilst in the Jingmen and Xiangyang regions it was mainly a one-season planting. The pesticide with the largest application area was herbicide and most common ingredient was atrazine, which was mainly applied in the form of a compound. The mechanization level of silage corn cultivation was relatively high and the net profit per year can reach 19 247.5 CNY·ha^–2. The land rent is the highest proportion within the cost composition. The yield can be increased by adjusting the variety, sowing date, density, and other measures. The cost can be reduced by optimizing the fertilizer composition and fertilization. The labor cost can be reduced through coordination and cooperation