Sharing Indonesia’s Finest Sorghum

Sorghum Bioguma is a new, superior sorghum variety developed by the Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development (Balitbangtan). This variety offers several advantages over conventional sorghum, including larger stalks, higher sugar content (brix), and greater potential for grain and biomass yield. Sorghum Bioguma is versatile, suitable for use as livestock feed and as a raw material for bioethanol production.

Advantages of Sorghum Bioguma:

• High Sugar Content:
  The sweet stalks have a high sugar content (brix), making them ideal for bioethanol production.
• High Biomass:
  Produces substantial biomass, suitable for both livestock feed and industrial raw materials.
• High Yield Potential:
  Offers high grain production, providing economic benefits for farmers.
• Wide Adaptability:
  Can thrive in various soil and climate conditions, including acidic, dry lands.
• Easy Maintenance:
  Maintenance during the vegetative phase includes watering, weed control, fertilization, hilling, and pest and disease management.

Uses of Sorghum Bioguma:

• Livestock Feed:
  The leaves and stalks can be used as nutrient-rich green fodder for livestock.
• Bioethanol:
  The sweet stalks can be processed into bioethanol, an alternative fuel source.
• Food Ingredient:
  The sorghum grains can be processed into flour and used as an ingredient in various foods.

Development of Sorghum Bioguma:

• Superior Variety:
  Sorghum Bioguma was developed through breeding from the Numbu variety, utilizing mutation, selection, and multi-location testing processes.