Abstract:
Sorghum is an important income and food security crop for those living in drought-prone regions of Uganda. It is widely grown in the country but the northern region leads both in production and area covered, followed by the eastern region and then the western region where both brown and white seeded types are grown.The white seeded specialty sorghum used for lager beer making is the leading commercial type while the brown sorghum is used for food and confectionery. The brown sorghum is used as sole grain to produce beverages or blended with cassava flour and wheat to make food products. Despite the importance of sorghum, the productivity is still low especially in the northern region which is the highest producer.