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“There are problems that we face as smallholder farmers. Rainfall is reducing, irrigation becomes expensive. Thankfully, finger millets can be grown with less water,” a small farmer says
FAO Initiative: Sustaining smallholder farming with millet cultivation in India Read More
The commercial manufacturing facility, utilising ultra-modern technology and the highest-quality production methods to create nutritionally fortified rice kernels
DSM inaugurates fortified rice kernel manufacturing plant to serve India & South Asia Read More
The popularisation of millets is going to increase the incomes of small-landholding farmers in India. And its consumption would help people fulfil their nutritional requirements, Mallika Verma writes
‘Shree anna’ millets to bring prosperity to farmers and people Read More
We must carry out R&D in all areas of the value chain of millets and bring together the knowledge of production, processing and storage and make it available to the consumers, said Dr Vijaya Lakshmi Nadendla
We must carry out R&D in all areas of the millet value chain: JS, Ministry of Agriculture Read More
Highlighting underperformance in agriculture sector, the Deputy Program Manager, CARICOM Secretariat, Milagro Matus said the true transformation of the rural economy and food system is not possible without the inclusion of women
Women farmers feel incredibly biased in all systems, says World Farmers’ Organisation Read More
Farmer bodies and other concerned stakeholders have voiced concerns for better quality seeds that help them address their productivity, the resilience to climate change, amongst other factors
Incentivising agri-seed research & development is key to food security: Study Read More
With an initial investment of Rs 200 crore, Ivar Agro would be setting up a state-of-the-art millet-based food products project which would also provide large-scale employment to local people
Ivar Agro to Invest Rs 200 crore to set up a millet-based food project in Uttarakhand Read More
The programme aims to combat micronutrient deficiency among school-age children by providing safe and nutritious food through the use of biofortified grains like iron pearl millet and zinc wheat
Nutri Pathshala: Adding nutrition to school feeding programme in India Read More
Sid’s Farm Probiotic Curd is a source of protein, calcium, and gut-friendly bacteria which is essential for our well-being. It will strengthen immunity and reduce the risk of infection, the company claims
Hyderabad-based Sid’s Farm introduces Probiotic Natural Curd Read More
In commemoration of the International Year of Millets 2023, FAO is collaborating with partners to realise millets’ tremendous potential as affordable foods that can contribute to healthy diets and a healthy environment
FAO Feature: 6 reasons to take millets to the market! Read More