Indigenous Gurung farmers in central Nepal are trying to revive the cultivation of an almost-forgotten, drought-resilient crop: foxtail millet. This hardy grain was traditionally farmed as a famine ...

Developing crops that adapt to specific climates or seasons is crucial for making food supplies reliable, reducing the environmental footprint of agriculture, and assuring better income for farmers.

The push for millet cultivation comes at a time when millets are regaining their status as a superfood in urban markets, thanks to their nutritional value and versatility. (Image: Pixabay) The Centre ...