PREMIERE

Operational benefits of 'Premiera' sorghum

For those managing sorghum production, 'Premiera' offers a predictable harvest cycle and high grain quality. With a plant height of 100–110 cm, this variety is highly compatible with modern harvesting equipment, ensuring low losses during operations. The 100–110 day vegetation period allows for precise scheduling of field activities, ensuring efficiency in regional climatic conditions.

Disease resistance and field performance

The standout feature of 'Premiera' is its robust resistance to smut, which significantly reduces the need for heavy fungicide loads. Our observations confirm strong tolerance to fusarium, helminthosporium, and mold, protecting both the stand density and the quality of the grain during storage. The variety shows excellent resistance to stalk smut, ensuring the crop remains healthy until the final threshing phase.

Technical specifications

• Type: Grain sorghum.
• Originator: SamSC RAS (Samara Federal Research Center).
• Grain: Red color, high nutritional value.

Managing 'Premiera' is straightforward due to its uniform maturity. The moderate stem height allows for optimized header settings, reducing the volume of straw material in the grain tank and increasing the throughput of cleaning machines. This variety is an ideal choice for operations focused on consistency, disease mitigation, and minimizing the risks associated with adverse field conditions.