Rich in calcium (3x milk), zinc, iron
and fiber – especially good for children
and pregnant women
Finger Millet
Hardy and well-adapted to
drought, low soil fertility and
high elevations
Important subsistence crop
grown for consumption
in 25 countries
High yield potential
and stores well
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