International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Dipanwita Roy, Chitrasena Padhy and Akhila Badavath

abstract
Finger millet is one of the significant minor crops. This grain has high nutritional content and is commonly eaten as porridge. It is also used as a staple food. The cultivation of finger millets, processing, value addition, marketing and consumption have all presented significant hurdles for the millet industry in the current environment. It can thrive under unfavourable agro climatic conditions and drought. The production and productivity of finger millet can be increased by implementing nutrient management strategies. Farmers are hesitant to implement nutrient management techniques in finger millet farming for a number of reasons. The main constraints that finger millet growers faced are lack of awareness, shortage of labor during the busiest time of year, spreading of diseases, attack of insects and pests. By making further efforts to address the issues encountered across the value chain of finger millets, the hurdles can be lessened. India is not the only place in the globe where these difficulties exist. Before we discuss the prospects in the finger millet sector, let’s first explore the obstacles faced by the farmers. Based on these findings it was recommended to train farmers about the adoption of management practices.