Millet is resistant to difficult environmental conditions, but it is an uneconomical crop

Dr Ahmed Chyad Al-Fahad thank you for your contribution to the discussion

I believe that millets require less pesticide and fertilizer for cultivation, unlike mainstream cereals. They demand less water and fit well in infertile soil making them a low-risk crop for communities and farmers. Millets are also good for the environment. They require less water than other cereals and can thrive without using fertilizers or pesticides in poor soils. As a result, they are a good crop for farmers in dry regions dealing with the effects of climate change. Millets are one of the most farmer friendly of crops. In fact in many communities, millets are considered the lazy farmer's crop! One really needs to do just two things: go to the field to broadcast seeds and then return after 3 months to harvest the grains. Millets are known as 'food grains of the poor' because these are coarse grains. Further, these do not require adequate water and can be grown in infertile soil owing to its rocky or sandy character. The cultivation of millets is often associated with low yields and low profitability, which can discourage farmers from growing them.Millets being rain fed crops do not require standing water in their fields, so no need for big dams, forests going under reservoirs and elaborate canal systems to get water to the farms. Millets do not need any fertility enhancement or pesticides to grow well and yield a good harvest. Here are some of the reasons why millets are considered to be the future food of the earth: They are a climate-resilient crop that can withstand drought, heat, and poor soil conditions. They are a nutrient-rich crop that is high in protein, fiber, and vitamins. Millets are drought-resistant, require less water and can grow in poor soil conditions. This makes them a suitable food crop for areas with unpredictable weather patterns and water scarcity. A profound change in the global food and agricultural system is needed to nourish today's 800 million people. It can be possible by focusing on millet production. Nearly 40 percent of the global land surface is dryland. Millets are the most suitable crop for dryland agriculture. The revival of millet in India is a significant phenomenon that has the potential to benefit farmers, consumers, and the environment. Millets' popularity is anticipated to expand as more people become aware of their benefits, reintroducing them into the Indian diet.