Millets vs Rice: A Grain Choice That Can Change the Planet Every grain we choose to eat has a story. A story of the farmer who toils under the sun, of the water that nourishes the soil, and of the planet that sustains us. For decades, rice has been the hero of Indian kitchens, feeding … Read more
How to grow Millet: Millet is a crop that has been gaining increasing recognition for its nutritional value and adaptability. From its humble beginnings as a staple food in ancient civilizations to its current status as a trendy and nutritious grain, millet has indeed come a long way. In this comprehensive guide, I will delve … Read more
Proso Millet: Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum) can evade drought by its quick maturity. Being a short-duration crop (60-90 days) with relatively low water requirement escapes the drought period and therefore, it offers better prospects for farmers of dryland areas. It is generally grown in the Kharif season but it can also be grown as a … Read more
Foxtail Millet Farming – Introduction Foxtail Millet is one of the oldest the cultivated millets in the world. It is cultivated in about 23 countries in Asia, Africa, and America. The scientific name of Foxtail Millet is Setaria italica. In India, it is mainly cultivated as a rainfed crop. It is a self-pollinating, short-duration, C4 … Read more
Introduction: Barnyard Millet (Echinochloa frumentacea) is widely cultivated as a minor cereal for food as well as for fodder in India. In India, it is grown mainly in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Chattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. In Odisha, I have done a trial of it and want to share … Read more
SMI in Finger Millet: SMI stands for System of Millets Intensification. It is similar to SRI( System of Rice Intensification) in rice. This method of agronomic practice is to enhance productivity and to increase the production in Millets. Now SMI in Finger Millet is practiced by most of the farmers in Odisha under Odisha Millet … Read more