Sorghum seed suppliers & varieties
Grain, forage and sweet sorghum hybrids for arid and semi-arid systems.
Growing conditions
Warm-season; 25–32°C. Tolerant of poor soils; pH 5.5–8.0.
Climate
Drought- and heat-tolerant; ideal for marginal lands.
Greenhouse
Not applicable.
Open field
Row-crop or broadcast production; multi-cut forage systems.
Water
Low; drought-tolerant.
Market demand
Food, feed, ethanol and forage markets; growing African demand.
Disease resistance
- • Anthracnose
- • Grain mould
- • Sugarcane aphid
- • Midge
Recommended regions
- • USA
- • Nigeria
- • Sudan
- • India
- • Mexico
- • Argentina
Export opportunities
USA and Argentina lead grain exports.