Report: The impact of climate on sorghum utilisation in poultry diets
Climate change feed grains research examines wheat, barley, maize and sorghum for poultry diets and practical ways to protect quality and supply.
CHICKEN MEAT
49 pages
Published: 7 Mar 2013
Author(s): Bryden, W. L. , Li, X. , Douglas, C.A. , Stuart, P.N.
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Pearl millet grain is of high nutritional quality, particularly for poultry. It can be grown on poor soils in areas of high ambient temperatures and inconsistent rainfall, which is an advantage over most other cereals. In this regard it is similar to sorghum and could become an alternative to sorghum in the cropping areas of northern Australia. This report is a detailed review of pearl millet biology and production with an emphasis on the factors that are important for the development of an Australian pearl millet grain industry.