In what ways do millets function as effective contingency crops under adverse weather conditions, and how can their resilience to climate change be further harnessed for sustainable food systems?
Millets act as effective contingency crops due to their high drought tolerance, low water and nutrient requirements, and resistance to pests and heat, which allow them to thrive in poor conditions and during climate extremes. To further harness their resilience for sustainable food systems, advancements in millet breeding can enhance traits for better yields and nutrition, biofortification can improve nutritional value, and developing efficient processing technologies can increase their market integration and adoption. Policies supporting climate-smart agriculture and community-led initiatives can also elevate millets' role in future food security and sustainability, as noted in ReliefWeb.
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