sorghum
35 000 ha minder mielies geplant
Somergewasse – 2025 Die voorlopige oppervlakteskatting van vandag is hoofsaaklik gebaseer op die resultate van ’n nie-ewekansige opname onderneem deur die Direktoraat: Statistiek en Ekonomiese Analise van die Departement van Landbou, Grondhervorming en Landelike Ontwikkeling. Neem asseblief kennis dat die oppervlakte aangeplant met gewasse na die area verwys wat[...]
Why sorghum is a good crop, and how to better grow it
People in Africa have been eating sorghum for thousands of years, but in recent times we seem to have forgotten about it. However, there are very good reasons to bring sorghum back to your farm. Reggie Mchunu from Pannar answers our questions. Why is sorghum a good crop to[...]
Production guide for small grains in Africa: Part 2 – Conditions for growing small grains and agronomic practices
Conditions for growing small grains The rainfall, humidity, temperature and soil conditions need to be perfect for the growing of small grains. A farmer must also look at the soil’s condition and tillage options for a better yield. Rainfall and humidity Sorghum wants 400-800 mm rainfall per year. The[...]
Food for Africa: Sorghum
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolour), also known as great millet, durra and jowar, originated in North-Eastern Africa. It is a significant crop in SubSaharan Africa and millions of people around the world depend on it for food. It is the fifth major staple cereal after wheat, rice, maize, and barley, and[...]
Food Africa: Sorghum
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolour), also known as great millet, durra and jowar, originated in North-Eastern Africa. It is a significant crop in Sub-Saharan Africa and millions of people around the world depend on it for food. It is the fifth major staple cereal after wheat, rice, maize, and barley, and[...]