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In Pics | Here is why millets are good for the planet

Millets grow easily in dry climate, have smaller harvesting period and require minimal water quantity. Replacing rice and wheat with other crops like maize, millets, and sorghum could reduce irrigation water demand by one-third

Moneycontrol News | December 19, 2022 / 22:53 IST
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According to the UNICEF report, Half of the world's population could be living in areas facing water scarcity by as early as 2025. (Image: News18 Creative)
According to a UNICEF report, half of the world's population could be living in areas facing water scarcity by as early as 2025. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Agriculture accounts for 70 percent of total water consumption. (Image: News18 Creative)
Agriculture accounts for 70 percent of total water consumption. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Grains, such as wheat and rice, are the world’s most popular food crops; they are also the most water intensive. (Image: News18 Creative)
Grains such as wheat and rice are the world’s most popular food crops; they are also the most water-intensive. (Image: News18 Creative)
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In 2014-15, India exported 37.2 lakh tonnes of basmati. To export this rice, India used around 10 trillion litres of water. (Image: News18 Creative)
In 2014-15, India exported 37.2 lakh tonnes of basmati. To export this rice, India used around 10 trillion litres of water. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Millets grow easily in dry climate, have smaller harvesting period and require minimal water quantity. (Image: News18 Creative)
Millets grow easily in dry climate, have smaller harvesting period and require minimal water quantity. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Replacing rice and wheat with other crops like maize, millets, sorghum could reduce irrigation water demand by one-third. (Image: News18 Creative)
Replacing rice and wheat with other crops like maize, millet, and sorghum could reduce irrigation water demand by one-third. (Image: News18 Creative)
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A look at major millet producing countries. India tops the list. (Image: News18 Creative)
A look at major millet-producing countries. India tops the list. (Image: News18 Creative)
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A look at how millet productions in India has increased since 1960. (Image: News18 Creative)
A look at how millet production in India has increased since 1960. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Cereal grains that belong to the Poaceae family, commonly known as the grass family. Also known as ‘coarse grains’ millets are a repository of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. (Image: News18 Creative)
Cereal grains that belong to the Poaceae family are commonly known as the grass family. Also known as coarse grains, millets are a repository of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Millets are believed to have been consumes by humans for about 7,000 years and potentially had “a pivotal role in the rise of multi-crop agriculture and settled farming societies.” (Image: News18 Creative)
Millets are believed to have been consumed by humans for about 7,000 years and potentially had “a pivotal role in the rise of multi-crop agriculture and settled farming societies”. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Millets have evolved to survive in extremely harsh conditions without any need for human intervention. (Image: News18 Creative)
Millets have evolved to survive in extremely harsh conditions without any need for human intervention. (Image: News18 Creative)

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