Sorghum variety Benggal is a highly productive cereal crop with a medium-early maturity period and white grain with very low tannin content. Plants reach an average height of 1.0 to 1.2 meters and have a semi-open panicle. Due to its excellent water shedding and high drought tolerance, sorghum Benggal demonstrates a stable yield potential of up to 10 tons per hectare and more. The grain contains more than 75% starch, making it valuable for both food and export markets. Sorghum Benggal is highly adaptable to various soil-climate conditions, enabling cultivation even in arid regions. This crop exhibits drought and salt stress resistance, making it promising for biofuel production, particularly ethanol, as well as solid fuel. The optimal sowing temperature is 12-14°C, ensuring successful germination and plant development. Additionally, sorghum Benggal is widely used in animal feed for various species including poultry, fish, cattle, and pigs, thanks to its high protein and starch content. Modern research allows protein content in sorghum to be increased to 15-16%, significantly enhancing its nutritional value and making the crop even more attractive to feed and livestock producers.
