Sorghum

CPC v2.1 Code: 0114

About sorghum

cpc code 0114 covers the production of sorghum, a versatile cereal grain that is widely cultivated around the world. Sorghum is an important food and feed crop, particularly in regions with hot, dry climates where other grains may struggle to grow. As a resilient and drought-tolerant crop, sorghum plays a crucial role in global food security and agricultural sustainability.

Production process

Sorghum is typically grown as an annual crop, with the main production techniques involving land preparation, sowing, fertilization, pest and weed management, and harvesting. Farmers use a variety of methods to cultivate sorghum, including traditional manual techniques as well as modern mechanized approaches. The harvested sorghum grain is then processed, often through drying, cleaning, and storage, before being distributed for various end-uses.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for sorghum production include arable land, water for irrigation, sorghum seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, and agricultural machinery or tools. Sorghum is generally well-suited to regions with hot, dry climates and can thrive in marginal soils, making it an attractive crop for farmers in areas with limited water resources or poor soil quality.

Production outputs

Sorghum is primarily used as a food grain, with the harvested grain being consumed directly or processed into various food products, such as flour, porridge, and beer. Sorghum is also an important animal feed, with the grain and plant biomass being used to feed livestock. Additionally, sorghum has industrial applications, such as the production of 2023 Ethyl alcohol, 2029 Other basic organic chemical products, and 2099 Other miscellaneous chemical products. The outputs of the sorghum industry are consumed by a wide range of other industries, including 0111 Wheat, 0112 Rice, 0115 Millet, 0116 (Maize (corn)), and 0121 Potatoes.

Family tree for sorghum

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0'>0: Agriculture, forestry and fishery products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01'>01: Products of agriculture, horticulture and market gardening</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/011'>011: Cereals</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0114'>0114: Sorghum</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0111'>0111: Wheat</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0112'>0112: Maize (corn)</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0113'>0113: Rice</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0115'>0115: Barley</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0116'>0116: Rye</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0117'>0117: Oats</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0118'>0118: Millet</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0119'>0119: Other cereals</a>"]

    D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01141'>01141: Sorghum, seed</a>"]
D --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01142'>01142: Sorghum, other</a>"]


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