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
70 farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, institutions and industry leaders from across the world, united by one mission — millets for people and planet.
Amogh Ambardekar
General Member
Researcher · LSU AgCenter
Baton Rouge, United States
Carla Lancelotti
Charter MemberResearch Professor · Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona, Spain
Prasanna Srinivas Sarakadam
Charter MemberFounder, National Millet Ecosystem – MBF Universe
India
Emma Loder-Symonds
Charter MemberDirector · Nonington Farms
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Jacob Birch
Charter MemberManaging Director · Yaamarra & Yarral
Caloundra West, Australia
Jose Miguel Mulet Salort
Charter MemberProfessor of Biotechnology · Universitat Politècnica de València
Valencia, Spain
Namhyeon Park
Charter MemberFood Science Researcher · Utah State University
Logan, United States
Patrick Van Damme
Charter MemberSenior Researcher and Professor of Tropical Agriculture · Ghent University, Belgium; Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czechia
Ghent, Belgium
Rodomiro Ortiz
Charter MemberChair Professor, Genetics & Plant Breeding · Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Lomma, Sweden
Abdoulazize Banhoro
Charter MemberTechnical, Scientific and Seed Production Manager · SEMAFORT SA
Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Achyut Kumar Hazarika
Charter MemberTeacher · Self
Golaghat
Anusha Banoth
Charter MemberMillet Product Entrepreneur | Health & Nutrition-Focused Food Manufacturing | Value Addition & Innovation · HH Group
Vasco Da Gama
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.
WMF Board of Directors & Designations
The World Millets Federation will announce its complete Board of Directors and their designations, bringing together leaders from farming, industry, research and institutions 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.
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.
An Initiative of International Millets Media Portal
International Millets Media Portal is committed to building a global platform for millet farmers, businesses, institutions, entrepreneurs and international collaborators.