Improving groundnut using near-isogenic lines for the first time
For the first time in groundnut crop, a Near-Isogenic Lines (NILs) evaluation trial of marker assisted backcrossing (MABC) derived lines, was constituted Read more...
Delivering nutritious and high yielding cereals in western Africa
A recent review and planning meeting showed that partners were on track towards achieving the project goals and delivery of nutritious and Read more...
Aflatoxin detection gets a boost in Nigeria: Laboratories installed at two NARS centers
Creating awareness about aflatoxin, its prevention and detection is a priority target in the groundnut and sorghum value chain programme of the Read more...
Hack4Farming hackathon throws up innovative ideas for agricultural development in India
Over 100 data analysts, hardware buffs and software developers came together with agriculture domain experts at a two-day hackathon, titled Hack4Farming, to Read more...
Tapping into Eastern India’s rice fallows can bridge the country’s pulse productivity gap
The shortfall in pulse production in India can be achieved by tapping into nearly 6-7million hectares of rice fallows in Eastern India. Read more...
Hack4Farming hackathon for the future of agricultural development in India
Hyderabad, India (13 May 2016) ― Over 100 participants including researchers, data analysts, computer programmers, developers and stakeholders came together at a two-day Read more...
Demand driven and holistic approach across regional and global programs
The need for demand driven solutions and a science-led holistic approach to obtain efficient solutions across regional and global programs were some Read more...
New initiative to help Sorghum and Millet farmers increase their yields in spite of high temperatures and low rainfall
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (May 11, 2016). A dryland cereals improvement project ‘HOPE Phase 2’ aimed at improving productivity of sorghum, pearl millet Read more...
Integrating pigeonpea to supplement nutrition needs in children
A maize-based farming system is depriving children in Malawi and Tanzania of a well-rounded nutritious diet. Dr S Anitha describes how a Read more...
Developing a framework for cooperation and integration to enable holistic research
Development of a framework for cooperation and integration among different disciplines within ICRISAT to undertake holistic research for greater impacts, was a Read more...