Integration of sorghum cultivation into the production systems of the Central American Dry Corridor

The project focuses on the sustainable intensification of agricultural systems in the Dry Corridor of Central America by incorporating sorghum genotypes and other forage cereals adapted to each environment to increase the productivity, sustainability, and resilience of the region's production systems. The proposal promotes a regional alliance to achieve intensive and sustainable agriculture. The project is addressed through four components: 1) identifying the baseline and characterizing the target environments through the analysis of climatic and soil variables, 2) evaluating the genotypes in the selected environments, 3) developing an online platform to disseminate results and genotype recommendations, and 4) transferring knowledge and results to farmers, agricultural technicians, advisors, and students. Rural producers will have the opportunity to include crops with high tolerance to water supply constraints in their production systems, with genotypes and management adapted to the different target environments identified. The project is funded by the New Zealand Government as part of its contribution to the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA).