International year of millets

1. IMPROVING PEARL
MILLETS PRODUCTION
IN MAHARASHTRA
Presented by :- Pruthviraj Khot

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• widely farmed in Africa and Asia,
including India
• good source of fibre, protein, iron, zinc,
and magnesium,
• suited to the semiarid environment of the
state
• mentioned by the poet-saints
Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram in the 12th
century
• Potential to increase soil fertility and
reduce soil erosion
PEARL MILLET

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LiteratureReview
A study conducted by Desai et al. (2016)
Production and utilization of pearl millet in
Maharashtra
mainly cultivated in rainfed areas
the challenges faced by pearl millet farmers in
Maharashtra
A study by Kale et al. (2017)
Adoption of improved pearl millet varieties in
Maharashtra
adopted improved pearl millet varieties
influenced by factors such as farmer's education
level, access to credit, and availability of
extension services

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Researchgap
» for storage and processing could be
identified
» Lack of study on market ties, post-harvest
management techniques, genetic variety,
and specialised adaption measures for
climate change
» support for the sustainable development of
pearl millet
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Problem Statement
 Improving food security, climate resilience, and health
advantages
 boost crop productivity and nutritional value
 strengthen the plant's resistance to climate change
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ProblemStatement&Objectives
Obejctives of study
 To promote the production and consumption of millets at
the local, national, and international levels.
 Conduct soil health assessments and promote soil health
management practices
 To study the uses of millets in Indian restaurants

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» Secondary data
» study aims to identify the key factors that
influence Pearl production in Maharashtra
» Government publications, scholarly
articles, books, and online databases
» To determine the major variables affecting
the productionn of pearls in Maharashtra
ResearchMethodology
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» well adapted to the semi-arid climate.
» In Maharashtra, the production of bajra (pearl millet) is concentrated in several districts
» Jalgaon:
known for its bajra production.
climate and soil conditions in Jalgaon are suitable for bajra cultivation
district has a significant area under bajra cultivation.
» Dhule: Bajra is grown as a rainfed crop in Dhule, and the district has a substantial area under bajra cultivation.
» Aurangabad:. The district has favorable agro-climatic conditions for bajra
Analysis&Findings
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Analysis&Findings
Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) Market Rates
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Maharashtra, the highest market price for
Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) is 2880 INR per
quintal, while the lowest rate for Bajra(Pearl
Millet/Cumbu) in Maharashtra,

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1. Soil quality: good organic matter content and adequate nutrient levels.
2. Climate: rainfall or humidity can reduce yield.
3. Water availability: Irrigation is important particularly in areas with low
rainfall.
4. Pest and disease management: stem borers, downy mildew, and smut
5. Seed quality: maintaining genetic purity in pearl millet crops.
6. Farm management practices: Proper crop rotation, timely weeding, and other
good
FactorsaffectingPearlProductionin
Maharashtra
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1. Soil health management, Improved irrigation , Integrated
pest management
2. Improved seed quality
3. Adoption of modern technologies
4. Improve Quality of pearl millet to increase demand in
restaurants
5. Improve production it will increase Market demand.
StrategyforimprovingPearlmillet
productioninMaharashtra
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» improve access to irrigation facilities
» Promote soil health management
» adoption of improved crop varieties
» Maharashtra's pearl industry has significant socioeconomic and
nutritional benefits
» faces challenges such as climate change, degraded soil, limited
market access, and insufficient government support.
» Conduct soil health assessments and promote soil health
management practices
» Promote the use of modern technologies such as precision
farming and remote sensing
» Improve access to irrigation facilities and promote efficient
water management practices
» Develop and promote integrated pest management strategies.
Recommendations&Conclusion
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