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04 July 2019

11 % protein !!!

  The protein content of sorghum varies between 10 and 12% depending on the soil and climate context. This very interesting data places sorghum at the same level or even slightly higher than other cereals commonly used in animal feed such as wheat, barley or maize. Grain sorghum can be grown in most European countries. […]

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04 July 2019

In spring, sorghum opened a dialogue wherever it went

France. “Sorghum: multipurpose plant: what are the new promising markets?” Day on 15 May in Toulouse, at the initiative of CIRAD and Arvalis, in partnership with Sorghum ID. During one day, 65 professionals (scientists, institutes, seed companies, first and second transformation industries) shared their experience with sorghum. All of sorghum’s outlets were discussed: human nutrition, […]

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04 July 2019

Sorghum and innovative cultivation techniques.

Tomorrow’s agriculture must remain efficient and profitable, but also meet new societal challenges including environmental challenges. For this, we must explore new cultural practices. We will explore new ways to help farmers adapt to new practices. Explanations from Jean-Luc Verdier, Engineer at Arvalis-Institut du vegetal, in charge of sorghum activities.

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