Stay-green sorghum varieties are known for their drought resistance and ability to retain green biomass during grain filling, making them crucial for sustainable agriculture in arid regions. However, there is limited information on their stover yield (SY) and nutritional quality when both grain and forage are harvested. This study assessed five stay-green sorghum varieties at the Bako Agricultural Research Centre using a randomized complete block design with three replications in 2020, 2021, and 2022. The research evaluated SY, morphological traits, and nutrient composition. Results indicated that the Chemeda and Gemedi varieties produced the highest SY, digestible dry matter, and organic matter yield, with greater plant height and stem dry matter yield. These varieties are better suited for and could be targeted toward smallholder farmers who require large quantities of fodder for dry-season feeding when feed shortages are prevalent. In contrast, Asosa1 yielded the highest leaf biomass and leaf-to-stem ratio, followed by Adukara, suggesting that stover produced by such varieties would contribute to higher-quality forage that supports livestock productivity. SY varied significantly (P  0.05) among varieties, though some quality traits differed (P 

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