Know Your Millets

Millet are...

• A diverse group of small-grained dryland cereals 
• Climate resilient, tolerant of poor soils, drought and harsh growing conditions 
• Adaptable to different production environments, without high fertilizer and pesticide needs 
• Integral to ancestral traditions, cultures and indigenous knowledge 
• Nutritious “nutri-cereals” that provide dietary fibre, antioxidants, protein and minerals, including iron 
• Gluten free with a low glycaemic index to address intolerances and diabetes 
• Diverse in taste and the products and recipes they are based on 
. Millets encompass a diverse group of cereals including pearl, proso, foxtail, barnyard, little, kodo, browntop, finger and Guinea millets as well as fonio, sorghum (or great millet) and teff.

Reference: https://www.fao.org/millets-2023/about/en