Perennial Fodder Sorghum (COFS 29)
FeaturesIt is a cross between TNS 30 and Sorghum sudanense It is multi-cut and perennial More tillers (10-15) and highly leafy Very good palatability High crude protein (8.4 per cent) and less crude fiber (34.0 per cent) Better digestibility Can be preserved as hay Resistant to pest and diseases Method to growSoil : Well drained soil Establishment : By seeds Seed rate : 10-12 kg/ha at 45cm x 10cm or 45cm x 15cm Cuts : 3-4 cuts in dry land,6-7 cuts under irrigation Green Fodder Yeild :170 t/ha Seed yeild : 500 kg/ha Nutritive value : crude protein 8.4% and good palatability
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