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Millet thrives on two seasonal rains without irrigation
  • Dr. Vali describes planting millet just before the monsoon, allowing natural rainfall to supply the entire water requirement.
  • The crop’s deep root system accesses sub‑soil moisture, reducing the need for supplemental irrigation.
  • In his own fields, millet yields of 2‑3 t/ha were achieved with only 300‑400 mm of rain, compared to rice’s 1,200 mm requirement.
  • This water‑saving attribute makes millet ideal for drought‑prone regions and helps mitigate climate change.
  • The reduced water demand also lowers farmer energy costs and improves profitability.
Dr. Khadar ValiSignature Studios00:35:12

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మిల్లెట్స్ పండించడానికి రెండు వానలు మాత్రమే అవసరం, వానలు లేకున్నా మీరు విత్తనం నానబెట్టి మొలకలు వస్తాయి. Dr. Khadar Vali
Rain‑fed millet
మిల్లెట్స్ పెంచడం అంటే మిల్లెట్స్ మనకి ఎక్కడైనా పండుతాయి, వాతావరణ పరిస్థితి సంబంధం లేదు. Dr. Khadar Vali
Climate‑independent growth

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