ABSTRACT
Sorghum is a rich source of food as well as fodder in many tropical and subtropical countries. It is drought resistant and suited for areas where moisture is a limiting factor for crop growth. Sorghum is quite soft, palatable, and fast growing annual fodder crop adapted to areas up to 1500 m altitude. However, it remains green and palatable over a longer period than maize and pearl millet fodders. Sorghum fodder crops yield about 500-600 quintals of green fodder per hectare depending upon the season. The crop yields 200-300 quintals per hectare green fodder under dry land areas. On an average the seed yield of 10-12 quintals/ha can be obtained from the good crop. The crude protein content of sorghum is 7.75%; it may vary on the basis of stage of cutting and fertilizers applied. HCN is present in early stages up to 40-50 days, so harvesting should be done at after 55-60 days of sowing and irrigation facilities should be taken care of, as in drought conditions the fodder crop contains more of HCN.
