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Millets need less water and are more resistant to pests and tolerant of heat, making them the ideal grain in a world threatened by climate change and water scarcity
Amid shifting weather patterns and evolving agricultural priorities, the study urges a timely revision of the classification criteria governing pearl millet cultivation zones, established in 1979. Currently, India's zones are based on rainfall and soil type -- A1 for arid regions in Rajasthan, A for semi-arid regions in North and Central India, and B for semi-arid regions with heavy soils in South India.
The G20 Technical Workshop on "Climate Resilient Agriculture" has begun in Hyderabad, India, with the aim of discussing climate change challenges and promoting international cooperation to address climate-related agricultural issues. The workshop focuses on research needs and innovations for climate resilient agriculture and includes participants from G20 member states, guest-invited countries, and international organizations. The workshop will also involve visits to research institutes and cultural experiences. The event serves as a platform for collaboration and the development of ...
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations designated 2023 as the Year of Millets to draw attention to this important crop as well as to raise awareness of,
Long neglected as a coarse grain, millets are nutritious and the oldest crops cultivated for food. The earliest evidence of millet dates back to 3,000 BC