International Dairy Foods Association | International Dairy Foods Association Millets | Millets What are millets? Millets are small-seeded grasses that are hardy and grow well in dry zones as rain-fed crops, under marginal conditions of soil fertility and moisture. Millets are one of the oldest foods known to humans and possibly the first cereal grain to be used for domestic purposes. Millets are also unique due to their short growing season. Why eat millets? Millets are particularly high in minerals like iron, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Environmental: Unlike rice and wheat that require many inputs in terms of soil fertility and water, millets grow well in dry regions as rainfed crops. Small farmers: There are many co-operatives of small farmers that are working on providing livelihoods to farmers while at the same time focusing on ecological preservation. What kinds of millets are available? How do I cook them? Where can I buy millets? Earth 360 Ventures, Kadiri, Andhra Pradesh. Jaivik Mall, near Lalbagh Double Road gate. 080 65624197 References Like this: Like Loading...
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Hydrofarm - Hydroponics Hawaiian Style by Gordon Creaser Having never been to Hawaii I was very pleased and excited to hear from Tim Star who lives on the island of Kauia. Tim and his wife, Ruby, natives of California and Kentucky, moved to Kauia in 1985 and started a music business in the town of Kapaa. After several very successful years, Tim, Ruby and their son Levi decided to go into the hydroponic business and in 1997 established Kilauea Rain Gardens. Tim started with a 110' x 46' wooden frame greenhouse with open sides and ends and a single poly roof to stop the heavy rains from damaging their crop of lettuce and aeroponic strawberries. The wooden frame greenhouse was decided upon after they checked with greenhouse manufacturers and found that shipping to Hawaii was extremely expensive and, being an architect by profession, Tim decided he could build his greenhouse with materials obtained locally. Tim first started with a floating system which was in static nutrient raceways and worked reasonably well.
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