Millet

Millet is a type of small-seeded grass used as a whole grain cereal crop around the world. It is a highly nutritious and sustainable food, an important source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre. Millet is also used as a feed for livestock, as it is a high-yielding crop that can be grown in dryland areas with limited water availability. Its ability to withstand drought and hot temperatures means it can be grown in a variety of climates, making it a versatile crop with a wide range of uses. Millet can also be used to produce biofuel, as it produces higher yields than traditional grain-based biofuels. The high nutritional quality of millet, combined with its ability to be grown in a range of climates, makes it an important crop for the global food supply.