Warming climate sparks changes in India’s pearl millet farming zones: Study
Currently, India’s zones are based on rainfall and soil type: A1 for arid regions in Rajasthan, A for semi-arid regions in North and Central India, and B for semi-arid regions with heavy soils in South India NEW DELHI: Even as changing climate conditions are threatening pearl millet (bajra) production, a team of researchers has suggested […]
Warming climate sparks changes in India’s pearl millet farming zones: Study
New Delhi (IANS) Even as changing climate conditions are threatening pearl millet (bajra) production, a team of researchers has suggested a re-evaluation of how and where the millet is grown in India. Pearl millet is an essential cornerstone of India’s food security, and finds itself at a critical juncture. Amidst shifting weather patterns and evolving […]
Researchers Reevaluate Pearl Millet Cultivation Zones in India Using Crop Models Amid Shifting Weather Pattern
Even as changing climate conditions threaten pearl millet (bajra) production, researchers recommend a re-evaluation of how and where millet is cultivated in India. Pearl millet is a critical component of India’s food security and finds itself at a crossroads. Amid shifting weather patterns and evolving agricultural priorities, a new study calls for a timely revision […]