23-04-2025
Haryana Agricultural University develops new high-yield sweet sorghum variety CSV 64 F
Hisar: The forage section of Chaudhary Charan Singh
Haryana Agricultural University
(HAU) has developed a new sorghum variety — CSV 64 F — specifically designed for single-cut use. This is the 14th sorghum variety developed by the university's forage section, which received the Best Centre Award from the ICAR–Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad, for two consecutive years: 2021–22 and 2022–23.
Speaking about the development, HAU vice-chancellor Prof B R Kamboj said, "CSV 64 F is a leafy, sweet, and juicy variety that is ideal for single-cut harvesting, making it a valuable addition to the fodder crop segment."
Director of research at the university, Rajbir Garg, credited the dedicated team of scientists from the department of genetics and plant breeding (GPB) for the success. The team includes Pummy Kumari, S K Pahuja, G S Dahiya, D S Phogat, Satpal, Neeraj Kharod, Bajrang Lal Sharma, and Manjit Singh.
Garg noted that CSV 64 F was recommended for cultivation in several northern Indian states, including Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Gujarat.
High Sweetness and Nutritional Value
One of the standout features of the CSV 64 F variety is its sweetness, which is up to 31.9% higher than that of existing
sorghum varieties
, making it more palatable to livestock. In addition to sweetness, its high protein content enhances the overall fodder quality. With proper fertiliser and irrigation management, the variety is capable of delivering high fodder yields, with an average green fodder yield of 466 quintals per hectare and dry fodder yield of 122 quintals per hectare.
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