PEARL MILLET
In India, pearl millet was grown over an area of 8.9 million hectares with total production of 6.51 million tonnes with average productivity of 731 kg/ha (2010-11). Pearl millet is grown almost everywhere except in high rainfall areas like Assam, West Bengal and Orissa. States of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana account for 87 % of the total area. About 73 % of the production comes from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. The production of pearl millet fluctuates with the vagaries of monsoon and incidence of diseases.
Botanical name
Pennisetum glaucum
Family
Gramineae (Poaceae)
Origin
India and other countries.
Application
- Pearl millet is one of the major coarse grain crops, which does well even under adverse conditions of weather.
- It provides staple food for the poor in a short period in the relatively dry tracts of the country.
- It is the most drought tolerant crop among cereals and millets. Pearl millet grain containsabout 11.6 % protein.
- Pearl millet grains are cooked like rice or “Chapaties" are prepared from flour.
- It is also used as feed for poultry and green or dry karbi for cattle.
Suppliers Packaging Information
- Bag Type: Laminated
- Weight Capacity: as per customer requirement
- Colour Natural, White
- Labelling Printing with water based ink