Energy evaluation of sorghum growing technology in the South of Mykolaiv region

In the conditions of a high drought of climate of the Nikolaev area and fluctuations of temperature on years the important direction of increase of productivity of arable land is cultivation of drought-resistant cultures and improvement of the technological receptions directed on creation of highly productive agrocenoses. Sorghum is a crop that can withstand high temperatures and prolonged droughts: to consume one kg of dry matter, it consumes almost 1.5 times less water than corn and 2 times less than cereals. Its value is also due to the versatility of use, the ability to give stable yields, the possibility of growing on unproductive soils. This article evaluates the energy efficiency of growing sugar and grain sorghum in the context of climate change. Keywords: energy equivalent, energy efficiency coefficient, energy costs, grain sorghum, sweet sorghum, biofuel, energy efficiency.