Netherlands is continuing trials with sorghum cultivation

Published 2021년 3월 2일

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In 2020, trials were conducted to cultivate sorghum on farms in Zeeland, with support from the province, the New Babylon 3 Foundation, and CZAV. The trials were conducted on clay and lighter mixed soils and will continue in 2021. Sorghum requires less nitrogen fertilization for optimal yield and quality. The 2020 findings will be included in a cultivation manual. Sorghum can replace part of the grass and maize in dairy farm diets and can also improve soil structure as a rotational crop.

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During 2020, extensive trials with the cultivation of sorghum were carried out on farms with the varieties Dusormil HD7, HD19 and HD100. With the support of the province of Zeeland, the New Babylon 3 Foundation and CZAV, tests have been carried out on clay and lighter mixed soils especially for farmers in Zeeland. These trials will continue in 2021. Sorghum sometimes reacts differently from conventional grain and fodder crops, such as wheat or maize. The optimal yield and quality is already achieved with a relatively low nitrogen fertilization. With over-fertilization, the harvest can be increased later, the quality decreases and the crop becomes sensitive to alloy. The findings from 2020 will be integrated in a cultivation manual. New cultivation ...

Source: Agri Holland