From seeds to markets, maize alternatives face challenges in Zimbabwe From seeds to markets, maize alternatives face challenges in Zimbabwe Original post on January 31, 2017 As drought hits maize production, sorghum, millet and other small grains could take over...
Sorghum is the new cereal grain that’s been making a splash in the top kitchens in NYC. It’s one of the top five cereal crops in the world, non-GMO, and it’s among the most efficient crops in the conversion of solar energy and use of water. Basically, it can grow...
I know that sorghum isn’t exactly the kind of meal you were planning on having for dinner tonight, but FYI, it’s the next quinoa, so keep your eyes, ears, and mouth open to it. Some of you gluten-free readers already know it in its ground flour form, but it’s also...
Did you know that millets like ragi, jowar, bajra were an integral part of our Indian diet earlier? Although healthy, they were long forgotten and replaced by relatively unhealthy staples like wheat and rice. But some traditions never die! These millets are making a...
This is the fifth article of the UNAI ‘Food Security and Climate Change’ series. Schools and departments which specialise in climate change and food security at UNAI member institutions were asked to submit articles highlighting research and work encompassing the...
