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- Download the Full Report 2022-2023 (File size: 8.7 MB)
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Provincial contribution to the production of the 2022/23 crop (Graph 1)
- Production
- World Sorghum Trade figures (Table 1a)
- World Sorghum Production and Consumption figures (Table 1b)
- Sorghum production overview (dry land vs irrigation) over two seasons (Table 2)
- Total RSA area utilised for sorghum production from the 2012/13 to 2022/23 seasons (Graph 2)
- Sorghum production in RSA from the 2012/13 to 2022/23 seasons (Graph 3)
- RSA sorghum yield from the 2012/13 to 2022/23 seasons (Graph 4)
- Area utilised for sorghum production in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Free State provinces since 2012/13(Graphs 5, 7 and 9)
- Sorghum production in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Free State provinces since 2012/13 (Graphs 6, 8 and 10)
- Supply and Demand
- Sorghum supply and demand overview (Mar 2023 – Feb 2024) (Graph 11)
- SAGIS Sorghum Supply and Demand Table
- Sorghum: Supply and demand graphs over 10 marketing seasons (Graphs 12 – 15)
- SAGIS Import and Export figures
- RSA Production regions
- RSA Provinces (Figure 1)
- RSA Crop Production Regions (Figure 2)
- Sorghum Crop Quality 2022/23 – Summary of results
- Average % foreign matter per class per province over five seasons (Graph 16)
- Average % defective sorghum per class per province over five seasons (Graph 17)
- Average % small kernel sorghum per class per province over five seasons (Graph 18)
- Average test weight per class per province over five seasons (Graph 19)
- Average % crude protein per class per province over five seasons (Graph 20)
- Average % total starch per class per province over five seasons (Graph 21)
- Range of Hunterlab L values on GM (Graph 22) and GH (Graph 23) sorghum over five seasons
- Range of Hunterlab a values on GM (Graph 24) and GH (Graph 25) sorghum over five seasons
- Range of Hunterlab b values on GM (Graph 26) and GH (Graph 27) sorghum over five seasons
- South African Sorghum Crop Quality Averages 2022/23 season (Table 3)
- Grain production regions with silo/intake stands and type of storage structure
- Grading results of sorghum according to grade (Sorghum crop samples) (Table 4a)
- Grading results of sorghum according to grade (Sorghum cultivar trial samples) (Table 4b)
- Grading results of sorghum according to class (Sorghum crop samples) (Table 5a)
- Grading results of sorghum according to class (Sorghum cultivar trial samples) (Table 5b)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to grade (Sorghum crop samples) (Table 6a)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to grade (Sorghum cultivar trial samples (Table 6b)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to class (Sorghum crop samples) (Table 7a)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to class (Sorghum cultivar trial samples)(Table 7b)
- Nutritional values of sorghum according to grade (Sorghum crop samples) (Table 8a)
- Nutritional values of sorghum according to grade (Sorghum cultivar trial samples) (Table 8b)
- Nutritional values of sorghum according to class (Sorghum crop samples) (Table 9a)
- Nutritional values of sorghum according to class (Sorghum cultivar trial samples) (Table 9b)
- Mycotoxin results 2022/23 season (Table 10)
- Pesticide Multi-Residue analysis on a selection of sorghum crop and cultivar trial samples (Table 11)
- Methods
- SANAS Certificate and Schedule of Accreditation
- Grading Regulations of Sorghum, Government Notice NO. R.15 of 08 January 2016
Download Options:
- Download the Full Report 2021-2022 (File size: 5.47 MB)
- To download specific sections of the report, see the Table of Contents below and click on the section required.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Provincial contribution to the production of the 2021/22 crop (Graph 1)
- Production
- World Sorghum Trade figures (Table 1a)
- World Sorghum Production and Consumption figures (Table 1b)
- Sorghum production overview (dry land vs irrigation) (Table 2)
- Total RSA area utilised for sorghum production from the 2011/12 to 2021/22 seasons(Graph 2)
- Sorghum production in RSA from the 2011/12 to 2021/22 seasons (Graph 3)
- RSA sorghum yield from the 2011/12 to 2021/22 seasons (Graph 4)
- Area utilised for sorghum production in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Free State provinces since 2011/12 (Graphs 5, 7 and 9)
- Sorghum production in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Free State provinces since 2011/12 (Graphs 6, 8 and 10)
- Supply and Demand
- Sorghum supply and demand overview (Mar 2022 – Jan 2023) (Graph 11)
- SAGIS Sorghum Supply and Demand Table
- Sorghum: Supply and demand graphs over 10 marketing seasons (Graphs 12 – 15)
- SAGIS Import and Export figures
- RSA Production regions
- RSA Provinces (Figure 1)
- RSA Crop Production Regions (Figure 2)
- Sorghum Crop Quality 2021/22 – Summary of results
- Average % foreign matter per class per province over five seasons (Graph 16)
- Average % defective sorghum per class per province over five seasons (Graph 17)
- Average % small kernel sorghum per class per province over five seasons (Graph 18)
- Average test weight per class per province over five seasons (Graph 19)
- Average % crude protein per class per province over five seasons (Graph 20)
- Average % total starch per class per province over five seasons (Graph 21)
- Range of Hunterlab L values on GM (Graph 22) and GH (Graph 23) sorghum over five seasons
- Range of Hunterlab a values on GM (Graph 24) and GH (Graph 25) sorghum over five seasons
- Range of Hunterlab b values on GM (Graph 26) and GH (Graph 27) sorghum over five seasons
- South African Sorghum Crop Quality Averages 2021/22 season (Table 3)
- Grain production regions with silo/intake stands and type of storage structure
- Grading results of sorghum according to grade (Table 4)
- Grading results of sorghum according to class (Table 5)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to grade (Table 6)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to class (Table 7)
- Nutritional values of sorghum according to grade (Table 8)
- Nutritional values of sorghum according to class (Table 9)
- Mycotoxin results 2021/22 season (Table 10)
- Methods
- SANAS Certificate and Schedule of Accreditation
- Grading Regulations of Sorghum, Government Notice NO. R.15 of 08 January 2016
Download Options:
- Download the Full Report 2020-2021 (File size: 5.47 MB)
- To download specific sections of the report, see the Table of Contents below and click on the section required.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Provincial contribution to the production of the 2020/21 crop (Graph 1)
- Production
- World Sorghum Trade figures (Table 1a)
- World Sorghum Production and Consumption figures (Table 1b)
- Sorghum production overview (dry land vs irrigation) (Table 2)
- Total RSA area utilised for sorghum production from the 2010/11 to 2020/21 seasons (Graph 2)
- Sorghum production in RSA from the 2010/11 to 2020/21 seasons (Graph 3)
- RSA sorghum yield from the 2010/11 to 2020/21 seasons (Graph 4)
- Area utilised for sorghum production in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West provinces since 2010/11 (Graphs 5, 7 and 9)
- Sorghum production in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West provinces since 2010/11 (Graphs 6, 8 and 10)
- Supply and Demand
- Sorghum supply and demand overview (Mar 2021 – Feb 2022) (Graph 11)
- SAGIS Sorghum Supply and Demand Table
- Sorghum: Supply and demand graphs over 10 marketing seasons (Graphs 12 – 15)
- SAGIS Import and Export figures
- RSA Production regions
- RSA Provinces (Figure 1)
- RSA Crop Production Regions (Figure 2)
- Sorghum Crop Quality 2020/21 – Summary of results
- Average % foreign matter per class per province over four seasons (Graph 16)
- Average % defective sorghum per class per province over four seasons (Graph 17)
- Average % small kernel sorghum per class per province over four seasons (Graph 18)
- Average test weight per class per province over four seasons (Graph 19)
- Average % crude protein per class per province over four seasons (Graph 20)
- Average % total starch per class per province over four seasons (Graph 21)
- Range of Hunterlab L values on GM (Graph 22) and GH (Graph 23) sorghum over four seasons
- Range of Hunterlab a values on GM (Graph 24) and GH (Graph 25) sorghum over four seasons
- Range of Hunterlab b values on GM (Graph 26) and GH (Graph 27) sorghum over four seasons
- South African Sorghum Crop Quality Averages 2020/21 season (Table 3)
- Grain production regions with silo/intake stands and type of storage structure
- Grading results of sorghum according to grade (Table 4)
- Grading results of sorghum according to class (Table 5)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to grade (Table 6)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to class (Table 7)
- Nutritional values of sorghum according to grade (Table 8)
- Nutritional values of sorghum according to class (Table 9)
- Mycotoxin results 2020/21 season (Table 10)
- Methods
- SANAS Certificate and Schedule of Accreditation
- Grading Regulations of Sorghum, Government Notice NO. R.15 of 08 January 2016
Download Options:
- Download the Full Report 2019-2020 (File size: 5.47 MB)
- To download specific sections of the report, see the Table of Contents below and click on the section required.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Provincial contribution to the production of the 2019/20 crop (Graph 1)
- Production
- World Sorghum Trade figures (Table 1a)
- World Sorghum Production and Consumption figures (Table 1b)
- Sorghum production overview (dry land vs irrigation) (Table 2)
- Total RSA area utilised for sorghum production from the 2009/10 to 2019/20 seasons (Graph 2)
- Sorghum production in RSA from the 2009/10 to 2019/20 seasons (Graph 3)
- RSA sorghum yield from the 2009/10 to 2019/20 seasons (Graph 4)
- Area utilised for sorghum production in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Free State provinces since 2009/10 (Graphs 5, 7 and 9)
- Sorghum production in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Free State provinces since 2009/10 (Graphs 6, 8 and 10)
- Supply and Demand
- Sorghum supply and demand overview (Mar 2020 – Feb 2021) (Graph 11)
- SAGIS Sorghum Supply and Demand Table
- Sorghum: Supply and demand graphs over 10 marketing seasons (Graphs 12 – 15)
- SAGIS Import and Export figures
- RSA Production regions
- RSA Provinces (Figure 1)
- RSA Crop Production Regions (Figure 2)
- Sorghum Crop Quality 2019/20 – Summary of results
- Average % foreign matter per class per province over three seasons (Graph 16)
- Average % defective sorghum per class per province over three seasons (Graph 17)
- Average % small kernel sorghum per class per province over three seasons (Graph 18)
- Average test weight per class per province over three seasons (Graph 19)
Average % crude protein per class per province over three seasons (Graph 20)
Average % total starch per class per province over three seasons (Graph 21)
- South African Sorghum Crop Quality Averages 2019/20 season (Table 3)
- Grain production regions with silo/intake stands and type of storage structure
- Grading results of sorghum according to grade (Table 4)
- Grading results of sorghum according to class (Table 5)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to grade (Table 6)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to class (Table 7)
- Nutritional values of sorghum according to grade (Table 8)
- Nutritional values of sorghum according to class (Table 9)
- Mycotoxin results 2019/20 season (Table 10)
- Imported sorghum quality compared to RSA crop quality of the 2018/19 season (Table 11)
- Methods
- SANAS Certificate and Schedule of Accreditation
- Grading Regulations of Sorghum, Government Notice NO. R.15 of 08 January 2016
Download Options:
- Download the Full Report 2018-2019 (File size: 5.47 MB)
- To download specific sections of the report, see the Table of Contents below and click on the section required.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Provincial contribution to the production of the 2018/19 crop (Graph 1)
- Production
- World Sorghum Trade figures (Table 1a)
- World Sorghum Production and Consumption figures (Table 1b)
- Sorghum production overview (dry land vs irrigation) (Table 2)
- Total RSA area utilised for sorghum production from the 2008/09 to 2018/19 seasons (Graph 2)
- Sorghum production in RSA from the 2008/09 to 2018/19 seasons (Graph 3)
- RSA sorghum yield from the 2008/09 to 2018/19 seasons (Graph 4)
- Area utilised for sorghum production in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Free State provinces since 2008/09 (Graphs 5, 7 and 9)
- Sorghum production in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Free State provinces since 2008/09 (Graphs 6, 8 and 10)
- Supply and Demand
- Sorghum supply and demand overview (Mar 2019 – Feb 2020) (Graph 11)
- SAGIS Sorghum Supply and Demand Table
- Sorghum: Supply and demand graphs over 10 marketing seasons (Graphs 12 – 15)
- SAGIS Import and Export figures
- RSA Production regions
- RSA Provinces (Figure 1)
- RSA Crop Production Regions (Figure 2)
- Sorghum Crop Quality 2018/19 – Summary of results
- Average % foreign matter per class per province over two seasons (Graph 16)
- Average % defective sorghum per class per province over two seasons (Graph 17)
- Average % small kernel sorghum per class per province over two seasons (Graph 18)
- Average test weight per class per province over two seasons (Graph 19)
- Average % crude protein per class per province over two seasons (Graph 20)
- Average % total starch per class per province over two seasons (Graph 21)
- South African Sorghum Crop Quality Averages 2018/19 season (Table 3)
- Grain production regions with silo/intake stands and type of storage structure
- Grading results of sorghum according to grade (Table 4)
- Grading results of sorghum according to class (Table 5)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to grade (Table 6)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to class (Table 7)
- Chemical composition of sorghum according to grade (Table 8)
- Chemical composition of sorghum according to class (Table 9)
- Mycotoxin results 2018/19 season (Table 10)
- Imported sorghum quality compared to RSA crop quality of the 2018/19 season(Table 11)
- Methods
- SANAS Certificate and Schedule of Accreditation
- Grading Regulations of Sorghum, Government Notice NO. R.15 of 08 January 2016
Download Options:
- Download the Full Report 2017-2018 (File size: 5.47 MB)
- To download specific sections of the report, see the Table of Contents below and click on the section required.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Provincial contribution to the production of the 2017/2018 crop (Graph 1)
- Production
- World Sorghum Trade figures (Table 1a)
- World Sorghum Production and Consumption figures (Table 1b)
- Sorghum production overview (dry land vs irrigation) (Table 2)
- Total RSA area utilised for sorghum production from the 2007/08 to 2017/18 seasons (Graph 2)
- Sorghum production in RSA from the 2007/08 to 2017/2018 seasons (Graph 3)
- RSA sorghum yield from the 2007/08 to 2017/18 seasons (Graph 4)
- Area utilised for sorghum production in Mpumalanga, North West and the Free State provinces since 2007/08 (Graphs 5, 7 and 9)
- Sorghum production in Mpumalanga, North West and the Free State provinces since 2007/08 (Graphs 6, 8 and 10)
- Supply and Demand
- Sorghum supply and demand overview (Mar 2018 – Feb 2019) (Graph 11)
- SAGIS Sorghum Supply and Demand Table
- Sorghum: Supply and demand graphs over 10 marketing seasons (Graphs 12 – 15)
- SAGIS Import and Export figures
- RSA Production regions
- RSA Provinces (Figure 1)
- RSA Crop Production Regions (Figure 2)
- Grain production regions with silo/intake stands and type of storage structure
- Sorghum Crop Quality 2017/2018 – Summary of results
- Average % foreign matter per class per province (Graph 16)
- Average % defective sorghum per class per province (Graph 17)
- Average % small kernel sorghum per class per province (Graph 18)
- Average test weight per class per province (Graph 19)
- Average % crude protein per class per province (Graph 20)
- Average % total starch per class per province (Graph 21)
- South African Sorghum Crop Quality Averages 2017/2018 season (Table 3)
- Grading results of sorghum according to grade (Table 4)
- Grading results of sorghum according to class (Table 5)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to grade (Table 6)
- Physical parameters & Image analysis of sorghum according to class (Table 7)
- Chemical composition of sorghum according to grade (Table 8)
- Chemical composition of sorghum according to class (Table 9)
- Mycotoxin results 2017/2018 season (Table 10)
- Imported sorghum quality compared to RSA crop quality of the 2017/2018 season (Table 11)
- Methods
- SANAS Certificate and Schedule of Accreditation
- Grading Regulations of Sorghum, Government Notice NO. R.15 of 08 January 2016