Harmony in the fields: millet cultivation’s resurgence as a beacon of hope for declining bird populations

    Pandey, D K and Dixit, S (2024) Harmony in the fields: millet cultivation’s resurgence as a beacon of hope for declining bird populations. Current Science (TSI), 126 (11). p. 1313. ISSN 0011-3891

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    Abstract

    In the face of alarming global decline in bird species highlighted by the 2023 IUCN Red List and a parallel trend in India reported by the 2023 State of India’s Birds, this write-up explores the multifaceted threats posed by factors such as agriculture intensification, hunting and land degradation. Emphasizing the critical role of birds in ecosystems, the article delves into the complex motivations behind bird feeding, drawing attention to historical ecological imbalances resulting from misguided interventions. Proposing a solution, the authors advocate for the resurgence of millet cultivation as a sustainable agricultural practice, demonstrating its potential to enhance farmland bird population and promote biodiversity. The comprehensive nutritional and habitat benefit of millet fields for various bird species, underscores the potential for a harmonious coexistence of agriculture and avian conservation.

    Item Type: Article
    Divisions: Others
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    Uncontrolled Keywords: India, BIRD populations, BIRD declines, International Union for Conservation of Nature & Natural Resources, Sustainability, Agricultural conservation, Millets, Land degradation
    Subjects: Mandate crops > Millets
    Others > Sustainable Agriculture
    Others > Land Degradation
    Others > India
    Depositing User: Mr Nagaraju T
    Date Deposited: 22 Aug 2024 05:43
    Last Modified: 22 Aug 2024 05:43
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/12787
    Official URL: https://openurl.ebsco.com/EPDB%3Agcd%3A16%3A324288...
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