| • | Sorghum is the third largest crop produced in Australia. It is produced primarily in the northern growing regions of Australia with an average annual production of over 2 million tonnes. |
| • | Sorghum is consumed as bread and porridge and is used for making beer. |
| • | Increased prevalence and diagnosis of diseases associated with the gut and immune functions has led to strong demand for sorghum in the gluten-free products market. Sorghum is considered a key component of this developing niche market and it is projected that millions of people world-wide will benefit from this growing awareness of its nutritional benefits. |
| • | Chickens, unlike ruminants, can extract more of the carbohydrate and protein energy from sorghum than any other cereals. |
