Mobilizing neglected and underutilized crops to strengthen food security and alleviate poverty in India
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The study explores the use and consumption opportunities of minor millet in eleven villages in Tamil Nadu and Orissa, India.
The major objectives of the study are: Promote conservation of genetic diversity of underutilized and neglected crops by encouraging their cultivation, consumption and commercialization; (2) Enhance the food security and income generation potential of target species through better use of genetic diversity, improved agronomic practices and marketing; (3) Build and strengthen the capacity of women and men farmers through need based trainings and infra-structure support.
Authors: Bala Ravi, S., Hrideek, T.K., Kishore Kumar, A.T. Prabhakaran, T.R. Mal, B. & Padulosi, S.
Publication Years: 2010
Value Chain Development [2] Minor millets [3] South Asia [4] IFAD-NUS I-II [5] Journal Articles [6] All [7]
Publication Years: 2010
Value Chain Development [2] Minor millets [3] South Asia [4] IFAD-NUS I-II [5] Journal Articles [6] All [7]
