Silage sorghum, an alternative to silage maize

Problem

Forage production of silage maize becomes increasingly challenging due to soil quality degradation, increasing pressure of diseases and pests, legal limitations in N and P-fertilization rate, higher chances of drought and excessive water due to climate change.

Solution 

Silage sorghum deeper roots allow for a better drought tolerance and soil carbon increase. Silage sorghum tolerates less fertiliser and is less susceptible to pests and diseases than maize.

Benefits 

Growing forage crops with varying drought stress tolerance in parallel increases resilience to weather extremes.