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Reviving Native Crops: Odisha’s Grassroots Biodiversity Success Story
Odisha’s tribal communities are preserving indigenous millets and native seeds through community-led conservation effort...
Why Indigenous Millets and Native Crops Matter for India’s Future
Farmers in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region are preserving indigenous millets and native seeds to protect biodiversity, str...
Namibia Invests in Better Millet Seeds for Sustainable Agriculture
Namibia is developing improved pearl millet seed varieties to strengthen food security, support drought-resilient farmin...
Iran Tensions and Weak Monsoons Drive Demand for Climate-Resilient Crops
Iran-related geopolitical tensions and weak monsoon concerns are accelerating India’s shift toward climate-resilient mil...
Geopolitical Risks, Monsoon Concerns, and the Rise of Millets
Geopolitical tensions, fertilizer supply concerns, and uncertain monsoon forecasts are accelerating interest in millet c...
Millets and the Future of Sustainable Food Systems
Millets are gaining global importance as climate-resilient and nutritious crops that support sustainable food systems, a...
Agronomy Division Conducts Millet Awareness Initiative
The Division of Agronomy organised a millet awareness initiative in Handwara to promote sustainable farming, climate-res...
Improved Millet Cultivation Practices Strengthen Farm Income
A Karnataka farmer was recognised by ICAR-IIMR Hyderabad for adopting improved finger millet cultivation techniques that...
Why Iran War, Monsoon worries could make 2026 India’s Year of Millets
Rising fertiliser costs linked to the Iran conflict and concerns over a below-normal monsoon are accelerating a shift am...
TAAT Initiative Supports Farmers With Sustainable Pest Management Solutions
TAAT is promoting sustainable pest management in Africa through biological control solutions targeting Millet Head Miner...
Ukraine Expands Crop Cultivation Amid Ongoing Agricultural Challenges
Ukraine’s 2026 spring sowing season is progressing steadily as farmers continue cultivating grains, legumes, and millet...
Finger Millet Farmer Receives Recognition at ICAR-IIMR Hyderabad
A progressive farmer from Karnataka was honoured at ICAR-IIMR Hyderabad for successfully adopting improved finger millet...
Lahari Bai Preserves Traditional Millet Seeds for Future Generations
Lahari Bai, known as the “Millets Queen,” is preserving indigenous millet seeds and promoting sustainable farming practi...
Finger Millet Recognised for Nutrition and Drought Tolerance
Finger millet is gaining renewed recognition across Africa for its drought tolerance, nutritional value, and ability to...
India Strengthens Food Security with Rising Grain Stocks
India’s wheat and rice reserves have risen significantly above buffer stock requirements, strengthening food security, s...
