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Agriculture
Uttarakhand Introduces New Technique for Barnyard Millet Cultivation
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 04:48 AM
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The state of Uttarakhand has rolled out a new cultivation method for barnyard millet, aiming to enhance yields and promote climate‑resilient farming.
Uttarakhand's agriculture department announced the adoption of a new method to grow barnyard millet, a minor cereal gaining attention for its nutritional value and low water requirement. The technique, developed in collaboration with research institutions, focuses on improved seed treatment, optimized sowing depth, and efficient water‑use practices suited to the state's hilly terrain.
State officials said the approach is expected to raise millet yields without increasing input costs, thereby offering farmers a more reliable source of income. By promoting a climate‑resilient crop, the government aims to diversify cropping patterns and reduce dependence on water‑intensive staples.
Pilot demonstrations are being set up in select districts, where extension officers will train farmers on the new practices. The rollout forms part of Uttarakhand's broader strategy to encourage millet cultivation as a sustainable alternative in the face of erratic monsoons and rising input prices.
State officials said the approach is expected to raise millet yields without increasing input costs, thereby offering farmers a more reliable source of income. By promoting a climate‑resilient crop, the government aims to diversify cropping patterns and reduce dependence on water‑intensive staples.
Pilot demonstrations are being set up in select districts, where extension officers will train farmers on the new practices. The rollout forms part of Uttarakhand's broader strategy to encourage millet cultivation as a sustainable alternative in the face of erratic monsoons and rising input prices.