Sorghum

Sorghum n - A grass grown for grain, greenfeed, silage and as a source of syrup

Forage Sorghums have the potential to produce a large body of feed under a wide range of soil and seasonal conditions. Forage sorghum is relatively drought tolerant and has the potential to utilize sub soil moisture reserves and is frost sensitive. It is comparatively easy to establish, although an investment in good seed beds and sowing techniques will result in superior plant establishment and higher productivity. Like most plants, the feed value of Forage Sorghum is highest when the plant is young. However due to the perceived risk of prussic acid poisoning grazing is often delayed until the plants become tall and considered safe.

Under certain conditions forage crops, including Sorghums, can contain compounds which may have an adverse effect on stock health and performance. The two most common toxic compounds are prussic acid and nitrate. Under normal conditions these do not represent a danger to stock and simple precautions can be taken to avoid the risk of poisoning.

Bettagraze	Sorghum x Sudan hybrid Late maturity Plant above 17°C Ideal for sheep and cattle grazing, silage and hay
Chopper	Sorghum x Sorghum hybrid Early to medium maturity Plant above 16°C Pit silage only
Nectar	Sweet Sorghum x Sudan Late maturity Plant above 16°C Ideal for cattle grazing and pit silage
Nutrifeed	Pennisetum hybrid Ultra late maturity Plant above 18°C Suitable for sheep and cattle grazing and can be made into balage
Octane	BMR Sorghum x Sudan Early maturity Plant above 16°C Ideal for cattle and sheep grazing, balage and hay
Pacific BMR	Brown Mid Rib Sorghum x Sudan hybrid Late maturity Plant above 16°C Ideal for cattle grazing and hay
Pearler	Pennisetum hybrid Ultra late maturity Plant above 16°C Suitable for cattle and sheep grazing and balage
Rocket BMR	BMR Sorghum x Sudan Early maturity Plant above 16°C Ideal for cattle and sheep grazing, balage and hay
SF BMR Revolution	Sudan grass x Sorghum hybrid Early maturity Plant above 18°C Ideal for cattle grazing and hay
Sprint	Sudan x Sudan hybrid Early maturity Plant above 16°C Ideal for cattle and sheep grazing, hay, balage and silage
Sugargraze	Sweet Sorghum x Sweet Sorghum hybrid Late maturity Plant above 16°C Ideal for beef finishing and pit silage
Superdan 2	Sudan x Sudan hybrid Late maturity Plant above 16°C Ideal for cattle and sheep grazing, hay, and balage
Sweet Jumbo LPA	Sorghum x sudan Ultra late maturity Plant above 16°C Ideal for cattle grazing and also suitable for ba;age, silage and hay

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Sorghum

Nectar

Octane

Pearler

Rocket BMR

Sweet Jumbo LPA