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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Millets for next-generation climate-smart agriculture
Authors
Kumar Raj, Akankhya Pradhan, Rajesh Singh, Priyanka Singh
Abstract
Millets have regained importance in
climate-smart agriculture because they combine stress tolerance, modest input
requirements, and high nutritional quality. Compared with water-intensive
cereals, these small-grained crops perform more reliably under drought, heat,
and low-fertility conditions, especially in rainfed and marginal environments.
This review synthesizes recent literature published during 2022–2026 to assess
the contribution of millets to resource-use efficiency, soil health,
diversified farming systems, ecosystem services, and nutritional security.
Current evidence shows that millet-based systems can reduce production risk,
support crop diversification, and strengthen resilience in semi-arid regions
while also contributing useful amounts of dietary fibre, minerals, and other
nutrients. At the same time, limited seed systems, weak value chains,
inadequate processing infrastructure, and lower market visibility continue to
constrain wider adoption. The review concludes that millets can serve as
central crops in next-generation climate-smart agriculture when agronomic
improvement, breeding, policy support, and market development are addressed
together.
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Pages:46-48
How to cite this article:
Kumar Raj, Akankhya Pradhan, Rajesh Singh, Priyanka Singh "Millets for next-generation climate-smart agriculture". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 46-48
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