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Millets are the only grain that can feed humanity sustainably
  • Millets grow in marginal soils, require far less water than rice, and need no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
  • Dr. Vali describes experiments where millet was cultivated on rain‑fed land with only two seasonal rains, yet produced abundant yields.
  • Because millets can be grown everywhere, they eliminate the need for long‑distance transport, cutting carbon emissions and preserving soil health.
  • He contrasts this with rice, which needs flooded fields, heavy fertilizer input, and massive irrigation infrastructure.
  • The sustainability argument is backed by his observation that millet fields attract beneficial insects and improve soil nitrogen through natural processes.
Dr. Khadar ValiSignature Studios00:34:46

Supporting quotes

మిల్లెట్స్ పెంచడం అంటే మిల్లెట్స్ మనకి ఎక్కడైనా పండుతాయి, వాతావరణ పరిస్థితి సంబంధం లేదు. Dr. Khadar Vali
Discussing millet’s climate‑independent growth
కొరలు పెస్టిసైజ్ లేకుండా పండిస్తున్నారు, జీరో నిజమా? డోంట్ టేక్ ఎనీ పెస్టిసైడ్స్. Dr. Khadar Vali
Chemical‑free millet cultivation

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Millets: The Universal Food

Dr. Vali argues that millets (siri-dhanya) are the only grain humanity was meant to eat. He frames them as a divine, nutrient-dense food that can sustain every person, not just a niche health fad. The claim is reinforced with historic, archaeological, and personal dietary evidence.

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