Sorghum for Drought-Prone Farms: Water-Smart Fodder & Grain

Drought tolerance

Sorghum is one of the most drought- and heat-tolerant cereals, underpinning food and fodder in arid regions.

Lower water need than maize

Deep roots and waxy leaves let it produce on noticeably less water than maize.

Forage that regrows

Sorghum-sudan and Sudan grass regrow vigorously, delivering several cuts from one sowing.

Getting the most from it

Sow into warm soil, use the right seed rate, and manage grazing height and post-frost timing.