Grain Sorghum Varieties for the Douglas Daly Region

P. Shotton
Department of Primary Industry, Fisheries and Mines

The main objective of this study was to grow and trial new and commercially available grain sorghum varieties at the Douglas Daly Research Farm (DDRF) to determine those suitable for the Douglas - Daly District. Over the past ten years replicated sorghum variety trials were conducted at DDRF. During the past six years sorghum seed supplied by the Pioneer and Pacific seed companies has been used. Among the varieties evaluated are those which have shown promise in past years and new varieties, which may suit the Top End climate. Trial results will provide yield and suitability information on commercially available varieties.

The report shows the results of different grain sorghum characteristics grown in the Daly Region