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...
Millet: The super food for combating food and water security

Millet: The super food for combating food and water security

Read full article by Shobha Suri@ Observer Research Foundation Photo Credit:  Getty Urging the world to focus on the overall advantages of growing and consuming the climate-resilient crop ‘Millet’, as the crop offers hassle-free production and great health...
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...
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