New sorghum hybrid with a 25% increase in yield released in Zimbabwe

Published 2023년 2월 24일

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A new hybrid variety of white sorghum, with the potential to increase yield by 25% compared to existing varieties, has been developed in Zimbabwe. The collaboration between ICRISAT and the Pan African Seed Company can result in higher income for farmers and greater resilience to erratic rainfall. This innovation is a significant achievement, with a yield potential of up to 8 tonnes per hectare, and is part of the research conducted by the Sorghum and Pearl Millet Hybrid Parents Research Consortium (SPMHPRC).

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Zimbabwean farmers are poised for greater yield and income gains as a result of a recent agricultural innovation breakthrough – the release of a new hybrid of white sorghum (great millet) that also promises greater resilience to erratic rainfall. Collaboration between ICRISAT and the Pan African Seed Company, the Seed Co Group, resulted in the development of the new variety that has a yield potential of up to 8 tonnes per hectare, offering farmers a 25% yield increase over existing varieties. Dr. Jacqueline Hughes, Director General of ICRISAT, said the release of this new sorghum hybrid is a significant achievement resulting from innovative research conducted through the Sorghum and Pearl Millet Hybrid Parents Research Consortium (SPMHPRC). Get the latest agriculture news in East Africa Get ...

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