Rise of Millets

Rise of Millets

June 10, 2019 India Today Millets, the tiny grains that once adorned Indian kitchens disappeared somewhere in the 80s. It can be rightly said that the focus on wheat, rice andrefined flour is one of the many reasons why this yesteryear staple diet was knocked out as a...
Vizag, Kurnool top minor millets production charts

Vizag, Kurnool top minor millets production charts

Jun 9, 2019 Times of India VISAKHAPATNAM: The districts of Visakhapatnam and Kurnool have topped the charts in minor millets production, contributing to nearly 90% production in the state. Explaining the spurt in minor millet cultivation, joint director, agriculture,...
Boosting organic farming the Khadyam way

Boosting organic farming the Khadyam way

9 Jun 2019 The Hans India Can rice be grown in a factory? This question is increasingly being asked today as large number of farmers are fast shifting from agriculture to other employment opportunities. This urge to support the backbone of India’s economy –...
Outapi farmer grows sorghum to feed his cattle

Outapi farmer grows sorghum to feed his cattle

7 June 2019 nbc High cost of animal feed has led to a young farmer from Outapi in the Omusati Region planting sorghum for his cattle’s survival.David Natangwe started with dairy farming. However, feeding the animals was a struggle due to severe drought as a bale...
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