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 – if the path is cleared for them, experts say By Tonderayi Mukeredzi...
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...
FEB 03 2017 ICRISAT Smart Food, an initiative which will initially focus on popularizing millets and sorghum, has been selected by LAUNCH Food as one of the winning innovations for 2017. The global recognition and mentorship support of LAUNCH Food will help Smart Food...
What grain can grow in spite of enduring some of the harshest arid conditions? That’s the mighty millet! Just like me, millet is originally from Africa purportedly from Ethiopia. Millet can be found eaten by many people from Kenya, Uganda to Nigeria. Millet is a food...
