A Comparism of Sorghum Yield between Local Varieties in Turare, Katsina State and Sorghum Hybrids from IAR Zaria, Kaduna State

Nine sorghum varieties comprises of five hybrids from IAR, Zaria and four local varieties from Turare local community were evaluated at Turare village in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state to compare their performance with the aim of selecting the sorghum with the best performance in yield for multiplication and distribution to the local farmers. The experiment field was laid using randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Random table number was used to allocate sorghum varieties to plots. Among the nine varieties, Samsorg 45 was the best performed variety in agronomic characteristics and yield followed by Samsorg 46 and then Samsorg 40. These three varieties were selected among the nine varieties. The study concludes that Samsorg 40, 45 and 46 have a better attributes of early maturity, yield and higher nutritive value. This will relatively translated to higher income for the farmers. It is therefore recommended that farmers should be sensitized and educated on their planting.