Practice Name:

Storage of the Whole Ear of Millet

Details

Category Crop Production
Crop Pearl millet
Crop Family Grasses
Scientific Name Pennisetum glaucum
Vernacular Name bajari
Scout HBN
Ingredients Water
Details Of Innovation According to farmer, when the crop is ready, the millet with ear is stored in a heap. In this heap, no insects like snake or rats can enter. . This way, he can keep the millets for two months. Water is sprinkled on the crop. After that, another line is created and water is released.When the water is sprinkled , the millet remains joined to one another.  Because of water inside the crops, insects cannot enter and cause damage to it. Till water is available, the crop remains in good condition. She learned it from her house.
Vocation Farming
Practice ID DTP0010000002223
Annotation ID GIAN/GAVL/430
Reference Dang-2000/18
Technology Transfer Terms DIY

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