1. Paddy, wheat, bhutra, sorghum, barley, sugarcane, cown etc. provide the main food of the people. Out of these 4 species rice, wheat, bhutra and sugarcane meet 63% of human sugar requirement. Rice is the staple food of 60% of the world’s people. Wheat is the staple food of 35% of people.
2. Paddy rice is made into rice, chira, muridi, pitha, pies etc. Chira, Muri, pitha and pies are popular food in many countries of the world.
3. Flour, flour, semolina etc. are obtained from wheat. It is used to make roti, bread, parota, singara, biscuit etc. These foods are well known all over the world.
4. Bhutra is used to make popcorn, oats, cornflakes etc. It is used as poultry feed. It is undeniable to meet the world food demand.
5. Flour is obtained from barley or barley. Barley bran is a simple and healthy food. It is used in making Horlicks and Complan food. These foods are of world quality.
6. Molasses and sugar are obtained from sugarcane. From its molasses, alcohol, vinegar, etc. are produced in the fermentation process. Sugar and molasses are essential food ingredients all over the world.
7. Fruits and seeds of many plants are used as food. It plays a role in meeting food needs.
8. Roots, stems, leaves, flowers etc. of some plants are used as food. Hence it contributes to meeting the food demand.