InterDrought-V calls for modern agriculture technologies to combat drought
Hyderabad, India (25 February 2017) ― Harnessing modern tools is critical to help farmers overcome the devastating effects of drought. This was Read more...
Energy from biomass of constructed wetlands
Taking the next step forward in enhancing the value of constructed wetlands, a pilot biogas plant to extract energy from the biomass Read more...
Honoring Dr William D Dar
In recognition of Dr William Dar’s 15 years of service and vision of inclusive market oriented development to serve smallholder farmers in Read more...
Helping chickpea farmers meet climate change
A new project to improve chickpea adaptation to environmental challenges was recently launched at ICRISAT – India. The primary focus is: salinity Read more...
Strengthening groundnut and common bean seed business in Tanzania
A training was conducted recently to promote the use of improved seeds by smallholder farmers. Participants learned to map seed demand in Read more...
Capacity building of extension workers on climate smart agriculture
A three-day training focused on climate smart agriculture and technologies such as, zaï, half-moon, organic and mineral microdosing, composting, contour bunding and Read more...
Promoting quality science through interdisciplinary research
During the biennial planning session of ICRISAT’s senior scientists, Dr David Bergvinson, Director General, ICRISAT, said, “One of the challenges is how Read more...
Innovative digital technology in the service of smallholder farmers
The ICRISAT innovation Hub (iHub), a creative space where agricultural technology entrepreneurs, scientists and experts can collaborate to innovate cutting edge ideas Read more...
A step towards seed conservation in Africa
A team from ICRISAT-Niamey genebank, visited a community-led seed bank in Tougouri village. This seed bank is first of its kind in Read more...
Innovation hub opens for agri-tech entrepreneurs
Hyderabad, India (13 February 2017) ― A creative space where agricultural tech entrepreneurs, scientists and technology experts can collaborate to innovate cutting Read more...