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Tamil Nadu News

The Times of India

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Why Are Tamil Nadu Farmers Abandoning Millets Despite Growing Demand?

Despite urban interest in millets, Tamil Nadu farmers are abandoning the grain due to uncertain markets and fluctuating prices, unlike rice and maize with guaranteed buyers. Lack of processing units and institutional support discourages cultivation, though initiatives like the Pudukottai FPO show promise with guaranteed procurement and value-added products.

18 May 2026 11:53 pm