Two women scientists to receive ICRISAT’s highest scientific award
“Women, whether in science or elsewhere, work extra hard to overcome inherent gender biases to prove themselves. Rather than special incentives, women can be provided an environment to allow effective working.” Dr Sharma encourages young women to take up a career in science.
Joining hands with the biggest rural bank to make agriculture more efficient and climate smart
India’s apex rural bank and the international crops research institute explored science-driven digital technology options to transform the rural sector. In a Read more...
International Women’s Day celebrations at ICRISAT
Women scientists at ICRISAT expressed their hopes and highlighted their struggles in their area of work in a series of videos called Read more...
Bridging two continents: Ethiopian Ministerial delegation visits India
A high-level ministerial delegation from Ethiopia recently visited India to observe and learn from best practices in dryland agriculture, rainwater conservation techniques Read more...
New groundnut varieties increase profits with 50% cost reduction and better post-harvest management
“Compared to the local groundnut variety, I earned INR 2,000-3,000 (USD 31-46) more per acre from the new improved variety ‘Devi’,” says Read more...