Grain Sorghum

Grain sorghum is an essential component of northern dryland and irrigated systems, particularly in Queensland and northern New South Wales. Its resilience to heat and intermittent drought makes it valuable for managing climatic variability. Optimum outcomes depend on correct hybrid selection, plant population and sowing window to ensure flowering avoids high temperature stress. Strategic nitrogen management, stubble retention and targeted pest and disease control. Key factors influencing productivity and grain quality are managing midge and head mould.