During the two days, speakers from four continents presented their latest research, analyses, and results regarding hybrid selection, genetic progress, agronomy, production, and latest processing advances.
Sorghum ID: an Organisation Committed to the European Sorghum Industry
Valérie Brochet, Sorghum ID Delegate, France
Martin Gomez, International Promotion, Sorghum ID, France
World/European Market of Sorghum: Situation and Outlook
Arthur Boy, Economics Officer, AGPM, France
Pierre Guillaumin, Economics and International, FNPSMS, France
Agriculture in the Current Climate and Environmental Context
Dr. Serge Zaka, Scientific Expert and Researcher in Agroclimatology, ITK, France
Overview and Outlook of Sorghum in the USA
Florentino Lopez, Consultant, Creando Mañana, USA
Genetics and Breeding: Advances Made Since the 2018 European Congress
Dr. Gilles Trouche, Deputy Manager with the UMR AGAP Institute (Genetic Improvement and Adaptation of Mediterranean and Tropical Plants), sorghum & rice breeder and geneticist with CIRAD, France
Dr. David Pot, UMR AGAP Institute (Genetic Improvement and Adaptation of Mediterranean and Tropical Plants), Genetics and Hybrid Innovation Team, CIRAD, France
1st part: Current Hybrids “on Offer” and Lessons Learnt from the International Programs of Sorghum Selection
Overview of Sorghum Hybrids in the Main European Seed Production Companies
Dr. Patrice Jeanson, Selection and Research Cooperation Programs, Lidea and Eurosorgho, France
Dr. Magdalena Buschmann, Product Manager Sorghum International, KWS
Dr. Joel Alcouff, Brazilian Breeding Department, RAGT
New Traits and Selection Methods Aimed at Developing New-generation Grain Sorghum Hybrids
Prof. William Rooney, Sorghum Geneticist and Breeder, A&M Texas, USA
Merging Ecophysiology and Generics to Support Selection Programs
Dr. Diego Ortiz, Plant Breeding Manager, EEA Manfredi; sorghum breeder with INTA (Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria), Argentina
2nd part: Improving Hybrid Selection Efficiency in Europe
Genomic Selection of Sorghum and Adaptation to Difficult Conditions
Dr. Jurandir Magalhaes, Researcher in molecular genetics and genomics, Embrapa Maize & Sorghum, Brazil
Current Progress in Sorghum Genetics Facilitates Selection Programs
Prof. Rod Snowdon, Plant Breeding Manager, IFZ Research Centre for Biosystems, Land Use and Nutrition, Justus Liebig University, Germany
CropBooster-P: a Road Map for Future Plant Research in Europe
Dr. Philippe Nacry, Research Manager – Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Physiology, CNRS/INRAE/SupAgro/University of Montpellier 2, France
Developing New Tools for Sorghum Genetic Studies Focusing on Temperate Regions
Sara Miller, Doctoral student, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
1st part: The place of sorghum in production systems
Perception of Sorghum in Europe: France, Spain, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Austria, Hungary
Dariusz Cholost, Director, Food Research Institute, Poland
Arvalis Survey on Sorghum Producers
Jean-Luc Verdier, Agronomist in charge with Sorghum-related Activities, Arvalis – Institut du Végétal, France
Profitability of Sorghum Production
Pierre Guillaumin, Economics and International, FNPSMS, France
Characteristics of Sorghum Production in Organic Farming
Guillaume Joly, Production and Supply Chain manager at Eurosorgho, France
2nd part: Sorghum and the Environment
Analysis of the Environmental Impact on the Life Cycle of Sorghum Crops and Maize Crops in Italy
Dr Gabriele Gasbarrini, Research and Development Specialist, Venturoli, Italy
Round table: Feed Sorghum in France
Augustin Gravier, Feed Crop Consultant, Indre et Loire Agriculture Chamber, France
Txomin Elosegui, Agronomic Consultant, Ariège Agriculture Chamber, France
François Ratier, Feed Crop Consultant, Gers Agriculture Chamber, France
Rémy Pignaux, President, Agro Fourrage, France
3rd part: Sorghum Production Innovations
Tackling Crop Physiology and Modelling Challenges to Improve Sorghum Hybrid Selection in Drought-prone Regions
Florian Larue, Crop Modelling Researcher – target environments and traits for hybrid selection in West Africa, CIRAD, France
Test: Drones for Improving Sorghum Pollination
Gabor Feczak, General Manager, Agroszemek, Hungary
1st part: Sorghum and Food Use
Sorghum-based Vodka Production
Sergiu Cataragal, Agroindustrial Group, Republic of Moldova
Sorghum-based Whisky Production
Benoît Garcia, Owner of BOWS Distillery, France
Bioactive Compounds in Traditional Sorghum Beer
Dr. Wahauwouélé Hermann Coulibaly, Food Biotehnology and Microbiology Researcher, Nangui Abrogoa University, Ivory Coast
From Grain to Flour
Dr. Stefano Bibbo, Researcher, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS – Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Department, Italy
Lalatiana Rakotozafy, Researcher, Cnam – Industries agroalimentaires, France
Bilaly Konate, Mali Agrico, Mali
Sorghum-based Pasta
Monia Caramma, Co-Fondatrice de Macaronicus SA, Italie
Sorghum-based Biscuits
Mohamed Zellama, Manager, ORI Biscuits, France
2nd part: Sorghum and Bioenergy
Strategy and Bioenergies
Julie Aguilhon, Sustainability Officer, Total Energies, France
Sweet Sorghum for Ethanol Production and Biomass Sorghum
Dr. Rafael Parrella, Researcher, Embrapa, Brazil
3rd part: Sorghum and Feed Use
Sorghum in Swine Feeding
Dr. Reinhard Puntigam, Researcher, University of Rostock, Germany
Zoltàn Polgár, Marketing Manager, GALLDORF ZRT, Hungary
Sorghum in Laying Hen Feeding
Sergei Makhortov, JJJ Real Invest, Russia
Sorghum in Pet Food
Dr Greg Aldrich, Professor, Kansas State University, Grain Science & Industry, USA
Poster presentations
Testimonial: Sorghum Crop and Processing – a Chance for Local Communities
Dr. Félix Badolo, Agricultural Economist, ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics), Burkina Faso
Closing remarks: « Sorghum – a Committed Industry, with Promising Outlets »
Pierre Pages, Head of the National Federation of Maize and Sorghum Production (FNPSMS), France
