SWEET SORGHUM FORAGE SORGHUM GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID

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1 Summary SWEET SORGHUM FORAGE SORGHUM GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID Advanced Agriculture around the globe! PROGRESS Agrar

2 SUMMARY SORGHUM Table of Content Page 1. What is Forage Sorghum? Sweet Sorghum General Introduction Product Hybrid Description Pampa Centurion, F Pampa Triunfo, F Pampa Verde, F Grain Sorghum Product Description About Progress Agrar

3 SUMMARY SORGHUM WHAT IS SORGHUM?

4 SUMMARY SORGHUM High tolerance against heat and dry growing condition Very high Forage & Biomass potential Ideal alternative crop for the animal milk & beef industry Sorghum is a genus of numerous species of grasses, one of which is raised for grain and many of which are used as fodder plants either cultivated or as part of pasture. The plants are cultivated in warmer climates worldwide. Sorghum is in the subfamily Panicoideae.

5 SUMMARY SORGHUM What can we offer to our Customers & Distributors? Private Property Genetics of Hybrids Sweet Sorghum Forage Sorghum Grain Sorghum with reliable and high production potential for the agricultural food industry around the globe!

6 SUMMARY SORGHUM Private Sorghum Research by ANZU Genetica, LLC. a partner of PROGRESS Agrar GmbH, Germany ANZU Genentica, LLC. is a private and independed sorghum breeding company, located in Waco, Texas. (www. semillasanzu.com) All commercial varieties of certified seeds are exclusively produced by Anzu Genetica, LLC. to guarantee quality and that customers can grow their products succesfully. In addition, all new breeding lines are tested widely in different climate zones before any variety will be released to go commercial. PROGRESS Agrar is the exclsuivie marketing partner in West / East Europe, Central Asia as well the Middle East & in North Africa.

7 SUMMARY SWEET SORGHUM SWEET SORGHUM Sweet Sorghum Hybrids for Juice Extraction for production of Molasses, Ethanol, Plastics...

8 SUMMARY SWEET SORGHUM Sweet sorghums are a very versatile crop and can have multiple uses: Sugar crop, to complement sugar cane and extend the operational cycle of the sugar mills High energy silage crop for dairy or beef cattle Green chop forage for dairy or beef cattle, sheep and goats Some of the advantages of Sweet sorghum when used as a replacement/supplement for sugar cane are: Short growing cycle. Sweet sorghums are generally harvested days after planting Depending on the customer s need we produce early, mid or late sweet sorghum hybrids Are established from seed. Mechanized planting is quick and efficient The grain and residual bagasse make excellent livestock feed or fuel. Extends harvest period and mill usage by up to four(4) months Sweet sorghum hybrids can be high yielding when grown correctly yields in excess of t/ha can be obtained.

9 SUMMARY SWEET SORGHUM Traditional sweet sorghums were varieties not hybrids and the varieties on the market are very old lack the yield performance and sugar yield of the new Sweet Pampa hybrids from ANZU Genética, LLC. Key advantages of Sweet Pampa sweet sorghum hybrids from ANZU Genética, LLC. Are : High yield of: o Stalks, 50-60t/ha or more( yield depends upon correct husbandry) o Juice, 30-40% of harvested material o Sugar up to 21% Brix when harvested at correct stage Excellent disease resistance Superior seedling vigor for ease of establishment High yields of grain in addition to stalks. The grain is suitable for livestock feed or fermentation Highly digestible stalks for livestock feed or cellulosic ethanol production

10 SUMMARY SWEET SORGHUM Production of Sweet Sorghum Hybrids PAMPA TANOL I, F1 & PAMPA TANOL II, F1 Seed Information: Seed count Seed color Seed treatment around seeds/kg white on request Planting rate: Sufficient seed needs to be planted to achieve the stands shown below. In general plant 5-7% more seed than calculated to allow for insect damage, planter damage and poor seed placement. Dryland planting rate: 50,000 plants per acre, 122,000/ha Irrigated or high rainfall areas 70,000 plants per acre, 170,000/ha

11 SUMMARY SWEET SORGHUM Soil temperature The soil should be a minimum of 65 degrees Fahrenheit, or 18 degrees Celsius Planting depth Plant at a depth of inches or 3-4 cm If soil is dry it is better to pre-irrigate then plant rather than trying to plant into dry soil and irrigate the crop to get a stand Fertility Requirements units of Nitrogen per acre or units/ha 40 units of Phosphorus per acre or 100 units/ha Potassium dependent on soil test

12 SUMMARY SWEET SORGHUM Harvest To optimize the sugar content, cut the crop when the seed at the inside of the panicle at the bottom of the panicle have turned their full color. Note that in certain subtropical or tropical locations a second crop will be able to be grown and harvested.

13 SUMMARY SWEET SORGHUM PRODUCT HYBRID DESCRIPTIONS

14 SUMMARY SWEET SORGHUM Hybrid PAMPA TANOL I, F1 & PAMPA TANOL II, F1 Silage, Sugar & MORE PAMPA TANOL I & II, F1 are brand new early sweet sorghum hybrids and an annual sweet sorghum developed for sugar production but also has superior silage producing qualities. PAMPA TANOL I & II, F1 have a good seedling vigor, rapid growth, high yield potential and good drought tolerance, PAMPA TANOL I & II, F1 produces high levels of sugar (Brix) in the stem with excellent volumes of extractable juice. PAMPA TANOL I & II, F1 are reaching the soft dough stage in approximately 115 days post planting. With a fair level of recovery after cutting, secondary grazing or an additional cut for sugar or silage can be obtained from this hybrids. Recommended planting rates are: Dry land 3 5 kg/ha, irrigated 4 6 kg/ha. Agronomic Traits

15 SUMMARY SWEET SORGHUM Agronomic Traits Seed color white Seeds/kg approx. Seedling vigor good Maturity 115 +/- days to soft dough Height m Stalk diameter cm Juice as % stalk weight 34% Recovery after cutting good Plant color purple Mid-rib color cloudy Disease resistance excellent Photoperiod sensitivity insensitive Drought tolerance excellent Standability good Key Strengths

16 SUMMARY SWEET SORGHUM Key Strengths Excellent levels of juice in the stalk High levels of sugar (Brix) High yield potential Highly digestible bagasse Drought tolerant

17 SUMMARY SWEET SORGHUM Comparison: Early Hybrids (PAMPA TANOL I & II) vs. Late Varieties (M81) January February March April May June July August September October November December M81 Tanol I & II Tanol I & II Tanol I & II M81 Tanol I & II M Days 85 Days 100 Days Tanol I & II M81 Tanol I & II Days M81 Tanol I & II 90 Days 150 Days 150 Days M Days 150 Days M81 90 Days M81 Tanol I & II Tanol I & II 150 Days 150 Days 120 Days Tanol I & II 135 Days 120 Days 110 Days 110 Days 110 Days

18 SUMMARY FORAGE SORGHUM Forage & Silage Production for High Energy High Digestibility High Yield & MORE F1 F1 F1 For your beef and dairy cattle!

19 SUMMARY FORAGE SORGHUM PAMPA CENTURION, F1

20 SUMMARY FORAGE SORGHUM Hybrid The best forage sorghum Bmr6 for the BEST silage production. Ideal for dairy and beef feed lot producers who want quality forage with a white colored grain sorghum. Only for silage production High protein and energy levels Only plant 5 to 6 kg of seed per hectare Brachytic dwarf Brown Mid Rib 6 forage hybrid sorghum What this gene does is lower the lignin (the component of the cell walls that can limit the forage fiber digestion.) We look for less ligning condition in order to increase the digestibility and patability while increasing the number of leaves at the same time.

21 SUMMARY FORAGE SORGHUM PAMPA TRIUNFO, F1

22 SUMMARY FORAGE SORGHUM Hybrid For producers who are looking for QUALITY, QUANTITY and DIGESTIBILITY! BMR6 Hybrid A Sorghum Sudan Cross with Bmr6 technology High sugar content and superior re-growth Plant from 8 to 10 kg per hectare for SILAGE production Plant from 10 to 12 kg per hectare for Hay production For production of quality and quantity in a hybrid. Will come to head within 65 to 70 days of planting

23 SUMMARY FORAGE SORGHUM PAMPA VERDE, F1

24 SUMMARY FORAGE SORGHUM Hybrid For producers who need quantity and quality of green matter in a sorghum Sudan Cross that is photo sensitive and is a Bmr6 hybrid Sorghum Sudan Cross with a photo sensitive period with a Bmr 6 genetics Highly digestible High ratio of stalk to leaves Protein levels over 14 % Delayed maturity 12:20 hours of sunlight Plant from 10 to 12 kg for bail production Plant from 8 to 10 kg for silage production

25 SUMMARY GRAIN SORGHUM Grain Sorghum Hybrid

26 SUMMARY GRAIN SORGHUM Soil Preparation (This is where all the normal agricultural practices are done prior to planting) Good soil preparation plays a very important role in the final results of your crop. A uniform germination, good fertilizer usage and good assimilation of water usage by the plant are all direct results of good soil preparation. Good soil preparation, specially done on time, helps the soil to accumulate moisture, accumulate organic matter, and accumulate necessary nutrients for plant, root system and yield.

27 SUMMARY GRAIN SORGHUM Fertilizer Program Depends on soil type Soil deficiencies (make sure to have a soil and sub soil test done) Blocked elements as a result of high ph High ph Crop rotation It is very important to know the different hybrids in the line up in order to offer the best recommendation in accordance to hybrid agronomic profile

28 SUMMARY GRAIN SORGHUM Planting Date

29 SUMMARY GRAIN SORGHUM Seed Density

30 SUMMARY GRAIN SORGHUM Planting Methods

31 SUMMARY GRAIN SORGHUM GRAIN SORGHUM Product Description

32 SUMMARY GRAIN SORGHUM Grain Hybrid AGS 4240, F1

33 SUMMARY GRAIN SORGHUM Cream Sorghum For Human Consumption (Tortillas & Flour) Beer Production (Ecuador) High Protein (Hogs and Chickens) For Starch Production

34 SUMMARY GRAIN SORGHUM Products Sales Philosophy Know the hybrids that we are producing and selling Sell quality seed Match the right hybrid for right planting conditions Planting recommendations (Planter Calibration) Plant seeds kilo per hectare and not by seed count

35 SUMMARY SORGHUM Grain Pearl Millet Hybrid PAMPA MIJO II, F1

36 SUMMARY SORGHUM ABOUT PROGRESS AGRAR

37 SUMMARY SORGHUM About Progress Agrar We are a modern, international operating enterprise dealing with Agricultural Products : Seeds for food and health industry Seeds for animal and pet food industry Field seed crops like hybrid corn, sunflower and more Pulses Fresh and dried vegetables, nuts and other food supplements

38 SUMMARY SORGHUM About Progress Agrar We are part of a agriculture group related to the vegetable seed business and we use long-term relations to selected suppliers in the countries of origin from all over the world for direct business. Since 1984 we run our business engaged, flexible and professional. Being the reliable link to the market for our partners is our focus. We are looking forward to work with you! Your success is our aim!

39 SUMMARY SORGHUM Added Value: Why is Progress Agrar the right Partner for you? Because we are closer to what is the key factor: We get in contact with the growers not just when the crop is harvested. The approach to the value chain happens much earlier. Our suppliers involve us as consultants for the vegetable production regarding the following questions:

40 SUMMARY SORGHUM Added Value: Regarding the following questions o What are the trends on the international market? o Which products are expected to be the most successful? o What are the best varieties? o How can the quantity and quality be increased by professional growing technique? o Which is the optimal distribution to the consumer?

41 SUMMARY SORGHUM Added Value: Your benefit When this is done successfully we as importer step in and bring the products to the European market. Our input is the know-how of 45 years in this business. That is your benefit: Being part of this integrated chain from the seed to the plate!

42 Your are welcome to contact us: Thank you for your attention. PROGRESS Agrar, February2012