Sorghum Cultivation in Iğdır Reduces Feed Costs

September 30, 2026 · GZT

Sorghum-sudangrass hybrid, cultivated in Iğdır with grant support from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, has become an alternative to silage corn due to its high yield and low cost.

The 'Effective Utilization of Agricultural Lands' project, carried out by the General Directorate of Plant Production of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, has begun to be implemented in Iğdır. An alternative product was sought to reduce the roughage feed costs, which constitute the largest expense item for livestock businesses in the region. The sorghum-sudangrass hybrid, known for its climate resilience and high nutritional value, was introduced to regional producers and planted in trial plots.

Farmer Şahset Tınakçı, who produces in Oba village, carried out planting on a 10-decare area with the support of a 75% seed grant from the provincial directorate of agriculture. Sharing the harvest results and stating that the productivity is at a satisfactory level for the producer, farmer Şahset Tınakçı said:

Evaluating the plant's performance in the region, Iğdır Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Ahmet Tingiş reported that up to three harvests can be obtained from the plant per year. Tingiş stated:

Farmer Şahset Tınakçı, who carried out the trial planting, recommended it to other growers:

Pointing to the contribution of the sorghum-sudangrass hybrid to the regional economy and stating that the project should be expanded, Iğdır Chamber of Commerce Exchange President Serhat Kumtepe made the following statement:

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