Sweet White Sorghum (Macia) – per 25 kg

Macia is a superior open-pollinated (OP) grain sorghum cultivar developed by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) specifically for areas where maize production is high-risk due to low rainfall. This robust, semi-dwarf variety offers an exceptional combination of drought tolerance, reliable yield potential, and excellent grain quality, making it a cornerstone for sustainable and profitable agriculture. Key features and benefits include exceptional climate resilience, with the ability to temporarily become dormant during dry spells and resume growth when rain returns, producing a reliable crop with minimal annual rainfall. The creamy white, large grains have a thin pericarp and white pearly endosperm, indicating excellent milling quality and yielding high-quality white flour (up to 80% flour yield), ideal for a variety of traditional foods due to its acceptable taste and appearance. This variety is noted for its low tannin content, enhancing its palatability and nutritional value for both human consumption and livestock feed. Beyond the premium grain, the thick stems and broad, “stay-green” leaves at maturity provide nutritious crop residue (stover) for feeding livestock, offering an additional income stream for farmers. Macia produces uniform, robust plants with bold, compact heads and good disease tolerance, and its semi-dwarf height (1.3-1.5m) can also assist with bird scaring, a common challenge in taller varieties. As an OPV, farmers have the cost-saving advantage of being able to save seeds from their harvest for replanting in subsequent seasons, reducing input costs and promoting self-sufficiency. It is ideal for farmers in semi-arid and drought-prone regions, growers seeking a reliable, low-input crop, and producers targeting the gluten-free, human-food, or malting (brewing) markets. Invest in Macia seeds for a resilient, high-performance crop that ensures food security and maximizes profitability even in challenging growing conditions.