Introduction

Millet is an adaptable grain, it is also a good source of protein, fiber, key vitamins, and minerals. The potential health benefits of millet include protecting cardiovascular health, preventing the onset of diabetes, helping people achieve and maintain a healthy weight, and managing inflammation in the gut. Millet is an adaptable grain.

Uses

Millet is a key ingredient in making:

  1. Flour
  2. Chips
  3. Wine
  4. Oil.

Production, export, import and consumption in Nigeria

Production = 2,000,000  MT, Import = 88,631, Export = 0. (Source: WITF (World Bank)

Growing Millet

Millet can be grown successfully on clay, clay loam, or sandy loam soils. Fertile, well drained soils are important to optimize yield.

Duration and Season

This is typically 3 or 4 weeks after corn planting time and 1 to 2 weeks after sorghum planting time in your area.

Sowing and harvest period

Most millet grows to maturity within 60 or 70 days, and some in even shorter periods if the climate is warm.

Main Producing States in Nigeria.

  1. Borno
  2. Yobe
  3. Jigawa
  4. Bauchi
  5. Kebbi
  6. Sokoto
  7. Zamfara

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