Rise of Millets

Rise of Millets

June 10, 2019 India Today Millets, the tiny grains that once adorned Indian kitchens disappeared somewhere in the 80s. It can be rightly said that the focus on wheat, rice andrefined flour is one of the many reasons why this yesteryear staple diet was knocked out as a...
Vizag, Kurnool top minor millets production charts

Vizag, Kurnool top minor millets production charts

Jun 9, 2019 Times of India VISAKHAPATNAM: The districts of Visakhapatnam and Kurnool have topped the charts in minor millets production, contributing to nearly 90% production in the state. Explaining the spurt in minor millet cultivation, joint director, agriculture,...
Boosting organic farming the Khadyam way

Boosting organic farming the Khadyam way

9 Jun 2019 The Hans India Can rice be grown in a factory? This question is increasingly being asked today as large number of farmers are fast shifting from agriculture to other employment opportunities. This urge to support the backbone of India’s economy –...
Ragi is farmers’ staple turned city superfood

Ragi is farmers’ staple turned city superfood

Jun 06 2019 Deccan Herald agi or finger millet is widely consumed in India for its nutritional value and also for being non-fattening. In fact, ragi mudde (ragi lump) is regularly devoured by farmers in southern Karnataka as it provides the energy they need for the...
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