Traditional food crops like finger millet could help reduce poverty and improve food security in developing countries. A study in western Kenya found that finger millet is more nutritious and better suited to local conditions than maize. By adopting improved farming practices, farmers can increase yields and profits. Finger millet prices have been higher than maize prices, making it a potentially lucrative crop. The study also looked at factors influencing market participation and efficiency in finger millet and maize production. Overall, promoting traditional crops like finger millet could be a sustainable solution to rural poverty and food insecurity.