Sorghum or broomcorn is a genus of about 25 species of flowering plants in the grass family (Poaceae). Some of these species are grown as cereals for human consumption, in pastures for animals, and as bristles for brooms. One species is grown for grain, while many others are used as fodder plants, either cultivated in warm climates worldwide or naturalized in pasture lands. Sorghum was domesticated from its wild ancestor more than 5,000 years ago in what is today Sudan. The newest evidence comes from an archaeological site near Kassala in eastern Sudan, dating from 3500 to 3000 BC, and is associated with the neolithic Butana Group culture. It was the staple food of the kingdom of Alodia.

BOTANICAL NAME: Sorghum

ORIGIN : Sudan, Africa

TOTAL PRODUCTION IN INDIA: 3.81 Mil Tonnes (2022-23)

MAJOR PRODUCING STATES/DISTRICTS IN INDIA :

Maharastra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Uttar Pardesh

Commercial Varieties: -

- Commercial Varieties: -

STORAGE CONDITIONS:

Dry the seeds to 12% moisture level.

. The dried grains can be stored in gunny bags or in storage bins.

Peak Harvesting Season:- Harvesting is done during July to October.

Export of 2022-23: - 42963 MT

Major Destination: - UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Kuwait