Mighty millets: Underrated powerhouse of nutrients

Mighty millets: Underrated powerhouse of nutrients

Read full article by Vaishali Dar @Financial Express   Photo Credit:  Vaishali Dar One of the oldest cultivated grains in the world but largely confined to the rural and tribal populations, ‘superfood’ millets are increasingly being brought to the mainstream by govt...
How Ancient Grains May Help Ease Future Food Shortages

How Ancient Grains May Help Ease Future Food Shortages

Read full artile By Haldan Kirsch@ Tasting Table Photo Credit: Shutter Stock Any good investor knows that a diverse portfolio is key to avoiding disasters and unforeseen economic downturns. The same goes for the global food economy. A diverse number of foods helps...
Resilient grain needs a fillip to gain ground

Resilient grain needs a fillip to gain ground

Read full article by A Amarender Reddy @ The Tribune Photo Credit: FAO Millets are grown mostly on drylands, where other crops cannot be grown. They can survive even under extreme drought conditions. However, the average yield of millets is 1,111 kg per hectare, far...
Millet farming is on an expansion mode in Kerala

Millet farming is on an expansion mode in Kerala

Read full article by Athira M@ The HIndu Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Even as Attappady continues to be the leader in millet cultivation in Kerala, it is being promoted in other parts of the State as well. Dosa with five varieties of millets and payasams cooked...
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