International Year of Millets

According to the article below, the United Nations has declared 2023 the International Year of Millets.  Millets are ancient grains that are among the earliest domesticated plants. There are around 6000 different kinds of millets, and they have numerous health and environmental advantages. Millets provide a healthy base for sustainable meals in many different food cultures.  Millets are a very low-impact crop, with a lower carbon footprint than wheat and can grow in dry climates with little or no water beyond rainfall. They have a natural resistance to pests so fewer chemicals are needed when growing millet. 
 
Millets are gluten free, and most varieties have more protein than rice. Millets are among the most nutritious of all grains and are gluten free.  The article gives some ideas on cooking with millets and lists cookbooks with recipes for using millets and other ancient grains. I plan to buy some millet flour and millet whole grains later today. 
 
https://earth911.com/home-garden/millet-for-the-environment-and-better-nutrition