
Drought (midseason or terminal)is a regular and recurring event in arid and semi-arid land, affected by approximately 30% of the world total area and are in habited by 20% of the total world population. The reduction in crop production and yield caused by drought has direct effecton livelihood of farmers(and their families)that inturn affects the yield from livestock (draft capacity/milching).Sorghum is a dual purpose drought resilient crop cultivated in Africa and Asia.