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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Farmers in drier regions of the country have been urged to plant small grains which are more drought tolerant.<\/p>\n

A Chipinge farmer, Charles Sithole Mhlahlayazi of Chinyamukwakwa in Chipinge South (Ward 26), is expecting a bumper harvest from his sorghum crop.<\/p>\n

Mhlahlayazi said he grew a new red sorghum seed variety \u2013 Rakodzi \u2013 on his 10-hectare plot and is expecting between four and five tonnes per hectare.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a field day hosted by seed breeders, Klein Karoo (K2) Seed Marketing Company at his farm recently, Mhlahlayazi said:<\/p>\n

The idea of growing this type of sorghum came after listening to a radio programme from a local radio station.<\/p>\n

From what I heard during the programme, I did not hesitate to grow the red sorghum variety despite some discouragements from fellow farmers.<\/p>\n

I went to local shops where I bought a 10kg bag of seeds. I got basic knowledge on how to grow it since no one had ever tried it here.<\/p>\n

Despite receiving low rainfall this season, my crop performed very well. I am expecting more than four tonnes per hectare. I am expecting high returns on my investment.<\/p>\n

The producer price for a tonne of sorghum is pegged at $70 263 and the red sorghum is in great demand, especially from those in the brewing industry.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the same event, K2 regional manager, Petros Nyamande outlined the advantages the new sorghum seed variety has for farmers. He said:<\/p>\n

Farmers in areas that received low rainfall should grow this variety to ensure food security. lt is also in high demand from breweries.<\/p>\n

The crop cannot be attacked by birds like other small grains and once it germinates, you cannot make losses.<\/p>\n

Chipinge South MP, Enock Porusingazi (ZANU PF), called on farmers to work closely with experts from seed companies to get the correct varieties for their respective areas.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Farmers in drier regions of the country have been urged to plant small grains which are more drought tolerant. A Chipinge farmer, Charles Sithole Mhlahlayazi of Chinyamukwakwa in Chipinge South (Ward 26), is expecting a bumper harvest from his sorghum crop. 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