Production of Minor Field Crops

Diversification and sustainability in agriculture have come to the forefront of ensuring food and nutrition security particularly under the backdrop of climate change declining farm holdings and changing market requirements. Although large field crops like rice wheat and maize dominate world agricultural economies minor field crops like millets pulses oilseeds pseudo-cereals and fodder crops assume a vital position in maintaining dietary diversity soil quality resilience and livelihood opportunities among small and marginal farmers.This Production of Minor Field Crops book has been carefully prepared to provide in-depth information on the agronomy ecological value and management of these generally under-exploited yet highly rewarding crops. It includes the vital features such as origin and distribution climatic and soil requirements better varieties sowing habits nutrient and water management pest and disease management harvesting methods and post-harvest management.