ABAKAN FEED MILET

Abakan feed millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) is a variety of grain crop widely used in feed production. This variety is intended for green fodder and hay production, possessing high feed quality due to significant protein, fiber, and digestible energy content. Grain yield varies from 1.0–1.5 to 3–4 tons per hectare, making it an efficient choice for agricultural enterprises focused on animal feeding.

Millet is a heat-loving, heat-resistant, and drought-tolerant crop, however, it is sensitive to cold and frost. For successful cultivation, sowing in May-June is recommended with a seeding rate of 3–4 million seeds per hectare and a sowing depth of 4–5 centimeters. Abakan feed millet is used for the production of hay, silage, and green fodder, ensuring a diversity of feed resources for livestock farming.

Moreover, millet is a popular feed for various types of birds, especially small ones, such as parrots, finches, and canaries. It is rich in carbohydrates and necessary nutrients, is easily digested, and contributes to maintaining bird energy and natural behavior. Thus, Abakan feed millet has universal application both in agriculture and in poultry farming.