Report on addressing post-harvest constraints of small millets in South Asia (part of objective 3) (annex 2.6 of final technical report)
Abstract
A number of factors are responsible for the steep decline in the production, consumption and development of small millets: reduction of area under cultivation mainly due to low productivity, high labour intensity and drudgery of agricultural operations; lack of attractive farm gate prices; and availability and subsidization of rice and wheat in the public distribution system. Dehusking is a tedious and time consuming operation undertaken by already over-worked women and an important reason for reduction of consumption. Centrifugal dehuller prototypes have been developed. Relevant agricultural innovations and postharvest technologies are being tested.
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Final Technical Report
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Keywords
MILLET, SOUTH ASIA, POSTHARVEST SYSTEMS, NUTRITION, FOOD SECURITY, RAIN FED FARMING, DIVERSIFICATION