Jessie Dumanig, agriculturist at Cagdianao Mining, says sorghum is an exciting alternative to rice, it has less sugar content so it’s healthier plus easier to grow which means good income for the farmers.

IN mining communities, the challenge has always been growing value crops in lateritic areas where the soil naturally lacks enough nutrients for them to propagate.

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