Pearl Millet

It is very important summer fodder crop in both irrigated and rain fed areas. It can tolerate the drought condition as compare to other fodder. Its grains are also used as feed for birds.

Fodder Research Institute, Sargodha

Sr. No.

Variety Name

Year of Release

Sowing Time

Potential Yield
(Maund/Acre)

Recommended Areas

Salient Features

1

Sgd.bajra.

2011

2011

For Fodder

April-August

For Seed

July

657.89

Layyah, Bhakkar, Bahawalpur, Rajanpur, R.Y.Khan, D.G.Khan, Khushab, Mianwali, Jehlum, Sargodha, Sahiwal۔

Tall, single cut, resistant to lodging, long duration and tolerant to insect pests and diseases.
It has better palatability and digestibility
It gives 65 t/ha green fodder yield۔

2

MB-87

1990

For Fodder

April-August

For Seed

July

607

Layyah, Bhakkar, Bahawalpur, Rajanpur, R.Y.Khan, D.G.Khan, Khushab, Mianwali, Jehlum, Sargodha, Sahiwal

It is multi cut and multi tillers in nature. It gives 2-3 fodder cuts.
It is lodging resistant
It gives 60 t/ha green fodder yield.