A training manual for sweet sorghum pdf

Jun 18, 2018 nigeria ranks as the worlds thirdlargest sorghum producer after the us and indiafirst and second respectively. The peoples own diets and health will improve through a greater. Jacks manual is a comprehensive resource for appropriate technology, a unique compendium full of clear explanations, helpful diagrams, and practical advice. Grain sorghum acreage expanded in most of the traditional grain sorghum producing counties in 2002. Kentucky integrated crop management manual for canola 1,949k ipm9 backyard apple.

Several sorghum varieties have been released and distributed amongthe farmers and the use of sorghum for human nutrition has been demonstrated and promoted to their families and people with a small food processing business. Sorghum is more tolerant of alkaline salts than other grain crops and can therefore be successfully cultivated on soils with a ph kcl between 5. Grain sorghum information purdue university agronomy. The objective of this study was to identify the costs associated with the production of sweet sorghum and to determine the cost per gallon of ethanol produced by using sweet sorghum as the input.

Sorghum is used to make both leavened and unleavened bread. Sorghum usually grows poorly on sandy soils, except where a heavy textured subsoil is present. This salm training manual has been developed by we effect and vi. Such materials as markers, flip charts, masking tape, training manual, and a session guide for guidance during the training are needed for each session of the training. Sweet sorghum is a multipurpose biofuel feedstock that offers grain for human consumption, fodder for livestock and ethanol for transportation purposes.

The purpose of the manual is to serve as a guide for training villagers in improved village poultry keeping so that. Forage sorghums are grown specifically for livestock feeding. A comprehensive training programme for both researchers and mushroom growers will need to be formulated. Sorghum flour production manual for compatible technology. The mentioned counties are also the largest producing ones, with phillips ranking. Sweet sorghum is an annual plant in the grass family up to 5 m in height.

Sugars give malt its sweet taste when malt is dried at high temperature. Since purdue has conducted relatively little agronomic research on this crop, links are provided to grain sorghum information from other states where the crop is grown more widely. Fact sheets are particularly important especially if they are written in vernacular. The longterm rainfall data will be a guide for the choice. For more information on the school of sustainability and internships, visit. Echo exists to reduce hunger and improve lives through agricultural training and resources. Moench is a multipurpose crop food, feed, fodder and fuel that has the potential as an alternative biofuel feedstock without impacting food and fodder security. A manual on the most important pests and diseases of the major food crops grown by smallholder farmers in africa. Training manual on mushroom cultivation final version s. This variety of sorghum is distinguished by the sweet juice contained in the soft pith of the stalk and is mainly grown for syrup and. Handbook of research on climate change impact on health and environmental sustainability pp. Diffusion of a sustainable eu model to produce 1st generation. African agribusiness supplier development programme 1 asdp training 2 what is in the training manual. Avoid groundnutgroundnut rotation to discourage the buildup of pest and diseases.

It is also in partial fulfillment of the tor of the seed production consultant. Groundnut does well on virgin land or immediately following a grass fallow or a well fertilized crop such as maize. Ten gallons of sorghum juice will make approximately 1 gallon of syrup. Certainly, broadleaf weed control may be needed at earlier or later times. Fodder trees calliandra gate composts fuel wood trees maize and sorghum intercropped sweet potatoes fodder grass different types of vegetables after 8 years sorghum and gnuts intercropped fuel. Interns jenny hardy and erica hellen participated in the trial. What is the description of forage sorghum, pennisetum, cowpea and dolichos bean.

Sweet sorghum production basics penn state extension. The identified team of researchers will be brought together for an intensive training course, which will equip them with more skills on how to train others, and also help prepare them on how to succeed in this promising venture. In general, loam and sandy loam soils are best for the growth of sweet sorghum for syrup production. It is relatively drought tolerant, has a high forage and ethanol yield per acre, has relatively low cost of production, is adaptable to notill, has a coproduct called bagasse that could be used for animal feed, and the crop itself could be used for silage if needed. Kentucky integrated crop management manual for grain sorghum 2,004k ipm7 apple. Sorghum plant is a potentially attractive raw material for food, feed, fuel and industry hallgren et al.

Sorghum flour production manual for compatible technology international cti burr grinders kris emillee duville. Grains including sorghum, millet and wheat grow well. It is specifically intended for use in preparing the project initiation form, in reeport. Training manual for sweet sorghum under the fao project tcpcpr0066 save as. Training manual for sweet sorghum under the fao project tcpcpr0066.

Sorghum leaves are typically green, glasslike and flat and not as broad as maize leaves. This manual is designed for a threeday training course in nutrition sensitive agriculture for model farmer. Introduction this manual aims to provide clear, actionable information on the most important pests and diseases that affect the major food crops grown by smallholder farmers in africa. Green stalk cane yield t ha5 75 45 ethanol from stalk cane. Sorghum makers press sweet, green juice from the sorghum canes and cook the juice down into a finished syrup. Sustainable potato production food and agriculture. One of the most common bacterial diseases of sorghum is bacterial leaf stripe kucharek. Sweet sorghum stalks contain up to 75% juice, varying between 12 and 23% in sugar.

Pdf potential of some sweet sorghum sorghum bicolor l. However, most of the welldrained silt loams in kentucky will produce excellent sweet. Sorghum plants have a leaf area smaller than that of maize. Sweet potatoes maize erosion signs after 1 year new planted trees. Organic cotton training manual pest management in cotton apply neem cake into the soil pyrethrum, derris or thyme spray cutworm baits hand picking or btspray at night early soil cultivation remove weeds in and around fields encourage birds, spiders etc. Fig 1 a stand of forage sorghum at matopos research station in bulawayo ii. As for sweet sorghum, 110 000 to 120 000 plantha have been found to be optimal for the rainy season in india. Guidelines for the eu model to process sweet sorghum as energy crop 37. Maize and sorghum intercropped sweet potatoes fodder grass different types of vegetables after 8 years sorghum and gnuts.

Adherence to seed production principles presented in this training manual would. If you have questions about the geographic or climatic adaptability of the information from other states, contact the purdue specialist listed to the left of this. Pdf characterization of improved sweet sorghum genotypes. Sorghum is a genus with many species and subspecies, and there are several types of sorghum, including grain sorghums, grass sorghums for pasture and hay, sweet sorghums for syrups, and broomcorn. The knowledge on sugar components at different phenological stages of crop growth and identification of appropriate stage of harvesting is critical for sweet sorghum commercialization and value chain sustenance. In sahelian africa, it is primarily used in couscous. International sorghum and millet collaborative research support program intsormil crsp.

The latter is especially true in the more drought prone areas of south africa where this hardy crop provides better household food security than maize. In these trials, various varieties and seeding rates were evaluated. Must rotate to crops other than sorghum all sorghums for 18 months. Growing cassava home iita ifad high quality cassava value. Characterization of improved sweet sorghum genotypes for. Moench having a high concentration of soluble sugars in the stalks. Some of the constraints in sorghum production can be addressed. The manual of classification for agricultural and forestry research, education, and extension is the authority for classifying research, education, and extension activities in the research, education, and extension project online reporting tool reeport. Grain sorghum is the most commonly cultivated agronomic type of sorghum worldwide berenji and dahlberg, 2004. Francis counties saw their grain sorghum acreage increase between 72 and 177 percent as compared to the 2001 season. Crop science abstract evaluation of sweet sorghum for. It provides consolidated and relevant set of technocommercial oriented. Fats and oils are usually solid, semisolids or liquid depending on their chemical.

Training manual on mushroom cultivation technology tel. This salm training manual has been developed by vi agroforestry and we effect. The use of visual training aids such as pictures is also encouraged. Sweet sorghum is a fascinating crop by virtue of its rapid growth, high biomass production potential, and adaptability to a range of conditions, high water use efficiency and its multipurpose use. Moench cultivars were evaluated 4 yr for fermentable sugar production potential at eight locations in the continental usa and at one location in hawaii. Understanding how the sorghum plant grows and develops will. Manual for trainers 12 cultivating sweet sorghum introduction i the term sweet sorghum is used to desrie variet ies of sorghum sorghum bicolor l. Growing cassava a training manual from production to postharvest adebayo b. Sweet sorghum, also called sugar cane of desert, has emerged as a smart dual purpose and. Forage sorghum varieties available on then market include sugardrip, sugargraze, pan 841 and pan 888. Sweet sorghum is considered a wateruse efficient crop, with high potential as an alternative feed stock for bioethanol. The name sweet sorghum is used to identify varieties of sorghum, sorghum bicolor, that are sweet and juicy.

A united states patent officer introduced sweet sorghum to american in 1853. To manage the sorghum crop for maximum production, the producer must understand how the plant grows and develops and what factors affect its growth, development, and nutrient. Vanderlip sorghums importance as a feed grain has increased in the u. Theres enough juice in an acre of sweet sorghum to make 400 to 800 gallons of ethanol. In 2009, 82% of harvested area of sorghum was within africa and asia fao, 2011. Initiatives, usaids postharvest handling and storage phhs project set out to integrate farmers into commercial marketing channels as a way of driving investment in postharvest technology and process improvements for staple crops, particularly maize, beans, and rice. Recommended moisture contents are 6570 percent for horizontal silos, 6368 percent for conven. Moench is an indigenous crop to africa, and though commercial needs and uses may change over time, sorghum will remain a basic staple food for many rural communities. The sweet sorghum trial was a project of the kerr centers school of sustainability. Sorghum can better tolerate short periods of water logging compared with maize. Traditional grain processing is laborintensive and research and technical support are lacking. Characterization of improved sweet sorghum genotypes for biochemical parameters, sugar yield and its attributes at different phenological stages article pdf available in sugar tech 123. Kentucky backyard apple integrated pest management manual 316k ipm10 sweet corn. July 2002 ii users feedback solicited the authors welcome suggestions for additions to this manual and for changes in the materials included in this edition and will include such changes in the next edition.

Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, posho made from maize or other flour, sorghum, yams, rice, plantain matooke and bread. Forage sorghum sorghum vulgare this is an annual or shortterm perennial with culms stems of up to 4m height, with some types having sweet stems. Grain sorghum acres planted during the 2002 growing season. Although scientists have been working on sweet sorghum for many years, the focus was mainly on its fodder value and use. Sorghum is an excellent substitute for wheat, rye and barley for those who cannot tolerate gluten. Sorghum juicederived ethanol is cheaper to produce than corn ethanol because it doesnt require the cooking and enzymes that corn requires for conversion of starch to sugar. Many different soils are used for the production of sweet sorghum, but a soil that has good physical characteristics and good fertility produces the best yield. This training manual has been written for agricultural extension workers, government field officers and nongovernment organisations training staff. The plants ability to produce the flag leaf sheath and is.

Icardirectorate of sorghum research, hyderabad model training course manual dsr, hyd2229 sept. The focus of this species page is on sorghum bicolor ssp. Growing cassava iita ifad high quality cassava value. Sweet sorghum manual for agricultural associations. Nigeria ranks as the worlds thirdlargest sorghum producer after the us and indiafirst and second respectively. Abass, elifatio towo, ivor mukuka, richardson okechukwu, roger ranaivoson, gbassey tarawali and edward kanju. Sweet sorghum can yield more ethanol compared to other energy crops like corn, sugar beet. The facilitator 5 structure of a learning activity 5 list of materials required 5 ii. Introduction, objectives, and scientific principles john r.

Diffusion of a sustainable eu model to produce 1st. Training manual 200 8 microagriculture msg promotes good health capsicum california wonder gtz dadaab 2004 2005 german development. The ripe seed grain of sorghum is usually partially enclosed by glumes, which are removed. This training manual was developed based on research results and field experiences of cassava value chain development experts. Foreword 5 abbreviations and acronym 6 acknowledgements 7 introduction 9 section 1 factors constraining the potato subsector 11 technical factors socioeconomic factors 15 policy and institutional factors 17 section 2 good agricultural practices and potato production 19 gap concepts and principles 21 gaps in the potato subsector 23 production decision factors 25 section 3 key indicators. The lea f blades o f young leaves are upright, however, the blades tend to bend downwards as the leaves mature. Most viral diseases of sorghum are mosaics with the most important being maize dwarf mosaic toler, 1985. Ideally, corn silage should be harvested at the moisture content appropriate for the type of silo used. Pdf during the last years, the total annual production of sugar in syria has been fluctuating, but the demand of. Growers cannot plant in fields known to have alsinhibitor resistant shattercane or johnsongrass.