Read full article by Sandeep Modugal@TOI Photo Credit: Times of India BENGALURU: Seven years after the launch of Anna Bhagya (free rice) scheme, the Karnataka government is all set to replace rice with ragi (finger millet) and jowar (sorghum). Come September, the food...
Read full article by Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit@TheNorthlines Photo Credit: ICRISAT Recently PM Modi reviewed the progress of agriculture research, extension and education in India through videoconference. PM appreciated the efforts towards developing varieties...
Read article by Emma Upshall@FoodBedvMedia Photo Credit: Emma Upshall UK start-up Insane Grain has released its first range of nutritious snacks made from sorghum, an ancient African supergrain, to the market. The vegan-friendly snack is initially available in three...
Read the full article in ETHealth World by Shahid Akhter The Central Government of India and State Government of Karnataka in specific has been looking at bringing these grains back from a security standpoint of nutrition as well. Shahid Akhter, editor, ETHealthworld...
Read full article by Deepanwita Gita Niyogi@Mongabay Photo Credit: Deepanwita Niyogi Despite the Green Revolution, which favoured rice and wheat, millets in India have survived, thanks to cultural traditions, but came to be known as “coarse grains.” Apart from ragi...