Current Situation of Millet Production on the Longdong Dry Loess Plateau and Recommendations for Optimized Development
Millet cultivation on the Longdong dry loess plateau has a long history and has played an important role as a key local grain crop for ensuring food security.To support the development of the millet industry as a characteristic agricultural product on the Longdong dry loess plateau,this paper,based on the current status of millet production in the region,analyzes existing issues and proposes recommendations.These include strengthening policy support,introducing and breeding new varieties,improving and perfecting cultivation techniques,establishing high-standard green demonstration bases,diversifying millet processing products,cultivating leading enterprises,unifying regional branding,enhancing product promotion,and expanding sales channels.These suggestions aim to support the high-quality development of the millet industry on the Longdong dry loess plateau area.