ZEALANDIA

Stable yields in drought conditions

Zealandia sorghum from the French breeding house Lidea is the choice of agronomists working on challenging soils who aim to mitigate risks during extreme temperatures. The primary goal of this hybrid is to produce high-quality commercial grain with minimal fungicide application costs.

Agrotechnological features

The 90–100 day growing period allows for comfortable integration of the hybrid into crop rotation, even in regions with short warm seasons. Zealandia belongs to the white-grain sorghum type, opening up broad marketing opportunities ranging from animal feed production to starch and flour processing. Key grain characteristics:

• Protein content: 10–11%.
• Starch content: 70–80%.
• Disease resistance: High tolerance to Fusarium.

Cultivation practices

Why choose this specific hybrid for your fields? First, it offers reliability during hot summers. Lidea's genetics provide excellent drought tolerance and stable grain filling even under moisture stress. Second, its high resistance to Fusarium minimizes the risk of yield loss during adverse weather conditions at the ripening stage. Producers value this hybrid for its uniform ripening, which simplifies combine harvester adjustments and reduces harvest losses. The white grain exhibits excellent commercial properties, making it a sought-after raw material for both the food industry and compound feed plants.