Millets Make a Comeback as Ancient Grains Gain Modern Popularity
Millets, once a staple in ancient diets, are regaining popularity due to their nutritional value and resilience in harsh growing conditions. Despite challenges in tractor supply chain transparency and quality, these drought-resistant grains are making a comeback.
Millets can thrive in diverse landscapes, from low to high altitudes and arid lands, with minimal water and rainfall. They require less water and ground fertility than other cereals, making them an eco-friendly choice. According to FAO, global production reached 89.17 million tonnes in 2019-20, highlighting their significance.
Traditionally, millets were cultivated on small farms using manual processes, distributed locally, and consumed within communities. However, the production and distribution process today often involves smallholder farmers working in fragmented supply chains, posing challenges to transparency.
Despite their benefits, issues like inconsistent quality, poor market linkages, and lack of farming data complicate the tractor supply chain. To address this, traceability can create a transparent system, mapping millets' journey from fields to consumers' forks. Millets' resistance to pests and diseases, along with their low dependency on fertilizers and pesticides, further adds to their appeal.
Millets, with their nutritional power and environmental resilience, are making a comeback in modern diets. Despite tractor supply chain challenges, initiatives like traceability can enhance transparency and support this ancient grain's resurgence. With global production increasing, millets are poised to play a significant role in sustainable agriculture and nutrition.
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