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Indian Agri Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan lauds merits of dryland farming as farmers shift from millets
Irrigation has led to paddy-wheat rotation with oilseeds, pulses and millets disappearing
Not AC, not cold drinks: When temperatures cross 45°C in Rajasthan, people in desert areas rely on this centuries-old dish to stay naturally cool
Rajasthani Rabdi Recipe: Rajasthan’s desert communities are once again turning to traditional Rabdi to cope with the extreme summer heat. This savoury dish, made with millet or sorghum flour and buttermilk, is believed to help keep the body cool, hydrated and…
El Nino threat: Centre rolls out kharif contingency plan to shield crops
Agriculture ministry has directed states to prepare district-wise crop strategies, and promote short-duration crops such as pulses, certain millets and vegetables during the kharif season because they require less water, mature quickly and help mitigate the v…
BAU VC urges farmers to shift to millets, pulses amid warnings of weak monsoon
Facing a predicted low monsoon, Birsa Agriculture University's VC urged farmers to diversify from rice to millets, pulses, and oilseeds for the kharif season. Emphasizing moisture conservation and early preparation, he advised rainwater harvesting and vegetab…
Have millets for one meal a day: Millet Marvels campaign
ICAR-IIMR Director Tara Satyavathi pointed out that the National Institute of Nutrition recommended millets should constitute one-third of the cereals we consume and can be included in any meal of the day