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The global food system is facing immense challenges in the 21st century with climate change, population growth and malnutrition. Recognising the potential of millets in addressing current global challenges, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets. This global campaign is designed to raise awareness about the benefits of millet and encourage actions to increase their production, consumption, and utilisation.
Source: International Journal of Plant & Soil Science- Volume 35, Issue 18, Page 1860-1871, 2023.
State two ways in which the cultivation of millets can help promote sustainable agriculture.
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Two ways in which the cultivation of millets can help promote sustainable agriculture are:
Millets grow well in dry areas and require very little water compared to crops like rice and wheat. This helps in conserving water resources, especially in drought-prone regions.
Millets are hardy crops that can grow in poor soil with little to no use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This reduces soil pollution and promotes healthier farming practices.
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