Millets are a group a small, round whole grains grown in India, Nigeria, and other Asian and African countries. sidered an ancient grain, they are used both for human consumption and livestock and bird feed (

They have multiple advantages over other crops, including drought and pest resistance. They’re also able to survive in harsh environments and less fertile soil. These benefits stem from their genetic composition and physical structure — for example, its small size and hardness

Although all millet varieties belong to the Poaceae family, they differ in color, appearance, and species.

This crop is also divided into two categories — large and small millets, with major millets being the most popular or commonly cultivated varieties