According to reports, the reason behind the lack of Sama cultivation is the low demand in the market. Farmers believe that the availability of fine rice has reduced the demand for Sama. (News18 Hindi)
Even though it can be purchased for up to Rs 700 per kilo on online platforms like Flipkart and Amazon, it has no value in Indian villages. Farmers who grow Sama are unable to sell it at a viable price. They often sell it to traders at a minimum price of Rs 30-40 per kilo.
Sama seed, also known as sama rice, ranks high among millets. Possessing numerous medicinal benefits, this cereal is extraordinarily rich in protein and fibre. Sama is even good for liver health. Even though it can be purchased for up to Rs 700 per kilo on online platforms like Flipkart and Amazon, it has no value in Indian villages. Farmers who grow sama are unable to sell it at a viable price. They often sell it to traders at a minimum price of Rs 30 to 40 per kilo.
Under the attention of the central government
The central government is paying a lot of attention to coarse grains in the fourth agricultural road map. The agriculture department is also laying emphasis on coarse grain cultivation in the district. Farmers here have earlier been cultivating cereals like Madua and Bajara, but Sama has not been cultivated in the last few years. According to reports, the reason behind the lack of Sama cultivation is low demand in the market. Farmers believe that the availability of fine rice has reduced the demand for Sama.
However, scientists and doctors continue to defend this cereal, highlighting its high nutritional value. In addition to being beneficial for liver health, sama also improves the immune system.
Traditional technique
Sama rice is still processed using traditional techniques. Farmers use mortar and pestle. music (also known as Musali) because so far there are no Sama rice making machines available. Consequently, farmers have to sell it at any price, which ultimately leads to losses. This traditional technique requires a lot of time and hard work. According to the farmers, they are currently farming only thanks to the appeal of the Department of Agriculture. If the government provides rice making machines, Sama agriculture could receive a significant boost.
