Finger millet, or ragi, is a nutritious whole grain that has been a staple in many cultures for centuries. Rich in fiber, ...

The grain called finger millet may not be well-known outside of Africa, but it is an important crop to the region. Finger millet has been farmed in eastern Africa for thousands of years. However, ...

Ragi is a nutrient-rich millet offering calcium, iron, fibre, and minerals, beneficial for bone health and blood sugar ...

Farmer Pascilisa Wanyonyi of Busia County, Kenya produces finger millet smart foods like these ‘crackies’. Supplied: Michael Major/Crop Trust * Any views expressed in this opinion piece are those of ...

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is hardly "lost." Indeed, it is one of the few special species that currently support the world's food supplies. This African native probably originated in the ...

The use of finger millet flour in bakery products may help to boost their nutritive profile without affecting quality or taste, according to new research. The study, published in Journal of Texture ...

Finger millet has two important properties: The grain is rich in important minerals and resistant towards drought and heat. Thanks to a novel combination of state-of-the-art technologies, researchers ...

Finger millet farmers in Busia county display their mature crops. Linet Akamuran, a young farmer from Okemer in Teso South, Busia County, cultivates eight acres of finger millet annually, yielding 70 ...

Millets add earthy richness to a soup, especially ragi. Chef Varun Inamdar crafted a wholesome Finger Millet Soup, with a desi touch with curry leaves, ginger and a sprinkling of sambar masala.

New Kenyan millet could help with crop losses to extreme weather, and prove a popular food for people with diabetes thanks to its low sugar content KAKAMEGA, Kenya (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A ...

The CFTRI has invited farmers, startups, and food entrepreneurs to make use of the state-of-the-art millet processing and ...