WMFWorld Millets Federation
Connecting Millet Farmers, Businesses, Institutions, Governments and Global Entrepreneurs for a Healthier Food Future.
Government organizations, international institutions, entrepreneurs, farmers, manufacturers, exporters and business leaders are contributing together to this global millet mission.
The Members of the World Millets Federation
35 farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, institutions and industry leaders from across the world, united by one mission — millets for people and planet.
Rodomiro Ortiz
Chair Professor, Genetics & Plant Breeding · Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Lomma, Sweden
Abdoulazize Banhoro
Technical, Scientific and Seed Production Manager · SEMAFORT SA
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Prasanna Srinivas Sarakadam
Founder, National Millet Ecosystem – MBF Universe
India
Babu Purushothaman
Managing Director · Organic Dhaniya
Chennai
Changai Wu
Plant Molecular Biologist
Tai'an
Demeke Teklu
Researcher · Ethiopian Public Health Institute
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Eugenie Kayitesi
Researcher and Educator · University of Pretoria
Pretoria , South Africa
Hirut Assaye Cherie
Academician and Researcher · Bahir Dar University
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Jidda Umar
Head of Department · Lake Chad Research Institute
Maiduguri, Nigeria
Maryam Hassana Ati
Researcher · Federal University Dutsin-Ma
Dutsin-Ma, Nigeria
Maureen Cheserek
Director · Kerada JC Ltd
Eldoret
Michael Wandayi Okoth
Professor · University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
A Global Millet Network Is Coming Alive
From India to Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania, WMF is building a global platform for millet farmers, businesses and institutions.
A Global Platform for Millets, Farmers and Business Growth
WMF is being built as an international federation to connect millet farmers, businesses, manufacturers, exporters, institutions, government bodies and global entrepreneurs — a unified network advancing millets as the food of the future.
The Global Millet Ecosystem
A connected network where every stakeholder flows back to WMF — uniting the global millet value chain under one mission.
8 September 2026 — International Literacy Day
On International Literacy Day, the World Millets Federation will announce its complete Board of Directors and their designations. From that day, WMF will initiate Global Millet Literacy Campaigns to spread millet knowledge, education and awareness in every country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about applying, timelines, and what to expect as a WMF member.
Click the 'Apply for Membership' button, fill in your details, and choose your membership track — Charter Member or General Member. After verifying your email, you can complete the full application form.
Charter Members are leaders who actively shape WMF initiatives, represent the federation at events, and participate in strategic activities. General Members support the mission at their own pace through events, campaigns, and awareness programs.
The complete Board of Directors and their designations will be announced on 8 September 2026, International Literacy Day. On the same day, WMF will launch Global Millet Literacy Campaigns to spread millet knowledge and awareness worldwide.
Once submitted, your application enters the WMF review process. You will receive a confirmation summary and can track your application status from your dashboard.
No. WMF membership is completely free. There are no membership fees, no dues, and no payments required at any stage — from expression of interest to full membership.
Membership Eligibility Checklist
Tick the statements that apply to you. We’ll suggest whether Charter or General membership fits your commitment level.
A Truly Global Federation
WMF is already connecting millet stakeholders, businesses, and institutions across continents. From North America to Oceania, our network is taking shape as a worldwide movement.
North America
- Canada
- Mexico
- USA
South America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Peru
Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Russia
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
Middle East
- Israel
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Africa
- Burkina Faso
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Mali
- Morocco
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Uganda
Southeast Asia
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
East Asia
- China
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- South Korea
- Taiwan
Oceania
- Australia
- New Zealand
Plus a 36-state network across India, forming the backbone of the World Millets Federation.
Be Part of the Global Millet Mission
Apply for membership to join the global millet movement, receive updates, and connect with the international millet network.
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