PALM MILLET: AFRICA’S 4,500-YEAR-OLD GIFT THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Автор: 54 Science Africa
Загружено: 2025-11-24
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In this video, we uncover the incredible story of Africa’s ancient gift to the world the palm millet. More than 4,500 years ago, long before rice and wheat became global staples, Africa had already domesticated this hardy, nutrient-rich grain that continues to feed millions today.
New research is rewriting history. A study published in Scientific Reports reveals that palm millet, first domesticated in the Sahel region of West Africa, was being cultivated in South Asia as early as 2,500 BCE almost 600 years earlier than previously believed. Archaeologists working in Pakistan’s Indus Valley discovered tiny charred millet grains, providing the earliest evidence of palm millet outside Africa.
This is more than a scientific discovery; it’s a powerful reminder of Africa’s innovation, resilience, and global influence. Palm millet thrives where few crops can enduring scorching heat, sandy soils, and minimal water. Today, half of the world’s 30 million tons of millet grown each year is palm millet, feeding communities across Africa and India.
As climate change threatens modern agriculture, the world is turning back to this ancient African crop as a sustainable food source for the future. So, the next time you see millet in the market, remember: it’s not just food it’s a symbol of Africa’s ingenuity and a legacy that continues to nourish the world.
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