PAC 501 High yielding white grain sorghum hybrid

Unleash Prosperity with Our Drought-Tolerant White Grain Sorghum Hybrid

The High yielding white grain sorghum hybrid Technology is a new sorghum hybrid. It produces way more, up to 4.5 tons per hectare, compared to the usual 2 tons with regular varieties. Its feature lies in its drought tolerance, ensuring reliable yields even in the face of unpredictable rainfall and moisture stress. This technology not only substantially increases productivity but also offers a solution to the challenges posed by climatic uncertainties, providing farmers with a dependable source of high yields in varying environmental conditions. It marks a significant advancement, reshaping sorghum cultivation and reinforcing its resilience in the ever-changing agricultural landscape.

This technology is pre-validated.

9•9

Scaling readiness: idea maturity 9/9; level of use 9/9

Positive or neutral impact

Adults 18 and over: Positive high
The poor: Positive high
Under 18: Positive medium
Women: Positive high

Positive or neutral impact

Climate adaptability: It adapts really well
Adaptability for farmers: It helps a lot
Biodiversity: It doesn't hurt them
Carbon footprint: It reduces emissions a lot
Soil quality: It doesn't harm the soil's health and fertility
Water usage: It uses a lot less water

Problem

Low Yields:
- Sorghum cultivation often results in below-par yields, posing significant challenges for both food security and the income of farmers.
- The utilization of inefficient cultivation methods along with the cultivation of less productive sorghum strains are major factors contributing to the persistently low yields observed in sorghum production.
Moisture Stress:
- Sorghum crops frequently encounter periods of moisture stress, which have detrimental effects on their growth and overall development.
- The insufficient availability of water during critical growth phases of sorghum plants can lead to substantial reductions in yields, exacerbating the challenges faced by farmers in achieving profitable harvests.

Solution

High Yields: Achieving remarkable sorghum yields, addressing the challenge of historically low production.
Moisture Stress Resilience: Demonstrating robust performance under moisture stress conditions, mitigating the impact of water scarcity on crop growth.
Optimal Responsiveness to Inputs: Highly responsive to key inputs, particularly fertilizer, optimizing the use of resources for improved yield and quality.
Double Yield Potential: This hybrid seed offers a doubled yield potential compared to Open Pollinated Varieties (OPVs), directly addressing the issue of low yields in traditional sorghum cultivation.
Increased Return on Investment: Farmers can expect a significantly higher return on investment due to the doubled yield potential, marking a substantial improvement over conventional farming practices.

Key points to design your project

The technology's enhanced sorghum yields play a vital role in poverty alleviation by bolstering farmers' income and livelihoods. It also addresses food insecurity by increasing food availability and access to nutritious crops. These improved yields positively impact community health by providing a stable food source rich in essential nutrients. Additionally, the technology's drought tolerance feature fosters climate resilience in agriculture. Enhanced cultivation practices further contribute to land resource conservation and biodiversity by optimizing land use and reducing pressure on natural habitats.

To integrate this technology into your project and outline the necessary activities and prerequisites, follow these steps:

Conduct awareness campaigns to highlight the benefits of increased yields, improved nutrition, and climate resilience associated with the hybrid sorghum.
Collaborate with public agencies and private entities to develop investment and regulatory frameworks aimed at formalizing seed delivery systems for the hybrid sorghum.
Provide capacity building initiatives for seed producers focusing on quality assurance standards and the multiplication of certified seeds of the hybrid sorghum.
Facilitate access to low-interest credit options for seed companies to expand their seed portfolios with the hybrid sorghum and micro-loan programs for farmers to access these improved varieties.

Considering that the High Yielding White Grain Sorghum Hybrid typically incurs a total cost of 28 USD/hectare (average cost of seeds for a farmer), it is recommended to associate the seed with other inputs such as crop protection and fertilizers for optimal results. Estimate the required quantity of seeds for your project based on an estimated total input cost of 250 USD/hectare for an average sorghum smallholder farmer.

Ensure adequate training and post-training support by engaging a team of trainers, and develop communication materials such as flyers, videos, and radio broadcasts to promote the technology.

Collaboration with private seed companies, cooperatives, seed growers, and farmers is crucial for the successful implementation of the technology.

Cost: $$$ 28 USD/ha

Average cost of seeds for a farmer

ROI: $$$ 288 %

Gross income/inputs costs

800 USD/ha

average gross income

Countries with a green colour: Tested & adopted
Countries with a bright green colour: Adopted
Countries with a yellow colour: Tested

Countries where the technology has been tested and adopted
Country	Tested	Adopted
Cameroon	Tested	–Not adopted
Côte d’Ivoire	Tested	–Not adopted
Egypt	Tested	–Not adopted
Ghana	Tested	Adopted
Malawi	Tested	Adopted
Niger	Tested	–Not adopted
South Africa	Tested	–Not adopted
Sudan	Tested	Adopted
Tanzania	Tested	Adopted

This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.

Agro-ecological zones where this technology can be used
AEZ	Subtropic - warm	Subtropic - cool	Tropic - warm	Tropic - cool
Arid
Semiarid		–		–
Subhumid	–	–	–	–
Humid	–	–	–	–

Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.

Goal 2: zero hunger

Goal 3: good health and well-being

Goal 13: climate action

Sowing in Rainy Season:

Rate: Sow at 7.5 kg per hectare or 3 kg per acre.
Plant Height: Expected height ranges from 180 to 190 cm.
Spacing: Maintain a spacing of 45 x 20 cm between seeds.
Leaf Characteristics: Leaves are dark green and broad.

Characteristics:

Drought, Pest, and Disease Resistance: Ensure the variety selected demonstrates resistance to drought, pests, and diseases.
Tolerance to Shootfly and Stem Borer: Choose a variety that shows tolerance to common pests like shootfly and stem borer.
Grain Characteristics: Look for pearly white, bold grains.

Maturity: