In the current era, agricultural systems worldwide are facing a major crisis due to climate change. In such a situation, depending on only a limited number of crops is not enough for our current nutritional security. Experts have recently suggested that it is extremely urgent to bring back the forgotten vegetables that have disappeared from our old food culture.
The main characteristic of these neglected crops is their ability to fight against adverse weather. Since these crops have been grown in our regions since ancient times, they are better adapted to the local environment. This is not only for food production but is also helpful in retaining soil nutrients.
Background: খৰাং প্ৰতিৰোধী শস্য বামবাৰা বাদামৰ বাবে নতুন মানচিত্ৰ
From a nutritional perspective, many forgotten vegetables contain high levels of essential vitamins and minerals, which are often absent in the hybrid vegetables found in modern markets. Using these indigenous crops can help meet the nutritional needs of families while bringing diversity to food.
In the context of climate change, dependence on any single crop can be dangerous. Therefore, it is time for steps to be taken at both government and private levels for the revival of these indigenous species in agricultural research. This will not only benefit farmers but also ensure the food security of the society as a whole.