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

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Title Harmony in the fields: millet cultivation’s resurgence as a beacon of hope for declining bird populations
 
Creator Pandey, D K
Dixit, S
 
Subject Millets
Sustainable Agriculture
Land Degradation
India
 
Description 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.
 
Publisher Indian Academy of Sciences
 
Date 2024-06-10
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
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Identifier http://oar.icrisat.org/12787/1/Current%20Science_126_11_1-2_2024.pdf
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