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Handbook on improved agronomic practices of sorghum production in Nigeria

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Title Handbook on improved agronomic practices of sorghum production in Nigeria
 
Creator Ajeigbe, H A
Angarawai, I I
Aba, D A
Akinseye, F M
Inuwa, A H
Kunihya, A
Opara, G O
 
Subject Nigeria
Sorghum
Agriculture-Farming, Production, Technology, Economics
African Agriculture
 
Description Sorghum plays an important role in the diets and economies of people in Nigeria. For instance, the average per capita annual sorghum consumption in major sorghum growing areas is more than 75 kg. Global prices for agricultural commodities have risen dramatically in recent years, making agriculture an attractive investment once again. Industrial demand of sorghum as substitute/compliment of wheat to produce composite flour as well as high energy foods by flour mills and the beverage companies have increased the industrial demand for grain sorghum. It also has higher micronutrients (Fe and Zn) than other cereals like maize, rice and wheat, making it a more healthy food. It is therefore important that significant efforts are made to increase the productivity and production of sorghum to serve the increasing demand.
 
Publisher ICRISAT
 
Date 2019
 
Type Monograph
NonPeerReviewed
 
Identifier Ajeigbe, H A and Angarawai, I I and Aba, D A and Akinseye, F M and Inuwa, A H and Kunihya, A and Opara, G O (2019) Handbook on improved agronomic practices of sorghum production in Nigeria. Technical Report. ICRISAT.