04 Apr Mechanization of millet production and reduction in drudgery
मोटे अनाज उत्पादन का मशीनीकरण और कठिन परिश्रम में कमी Several elements contribute to millet cultivation restrictions; like lack of awareness, weed infestation, labour intensive crops, limited research and many more. The researchers have put considerable efforts to make its cultivation easy and solve several challenges. In millet cultivation higher demand and drudgery of women in production, post-harvest processing, lower profitability compared to alternative crops, etc are reasons for neglecting them in farming as well as its use as food. It is thought that the Millets have existed for roughly 7,000 years. They are predominantly grown in Asia and Africa, with Nigeria, China, Niger, and India being the top producers. In 2022, 39% of the world's total millets were produced in India. Although these grains are grown in at least 130 nations, the dominance of rice and wheat has often sent them to the sidelines. Recently, the government renamed it to Shree Ann to draw attention to them. Compared to their more well-known counterparts, millets have a number of benefits. It is tolerant to climate change and can grow in arid areas with fewer inputs. They are inexpensive but a great source of fibre, antioxidants, minerals, proteins, and iron, and they are naturally gluten-free. For anyone with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, high blood...