World Quality Day observed at Genebank
ICRISAT’s Genebank recently observed ‘World Quality Day’ with a session on Quality Management for its staff. The session was held to strengthen... Read More
How long will Delhi gasp for breath?
Delhi is considered one of the most polluted cities in the world. Air pollution is caused due to rising number of vehicles,... Read More
South India’s farmers show how to profit from ecofriendly stubble disposal
Farmers in south India are finding alternatives to residue burning not only environment-friendly but also profitable. Shredding stubble is one such alternative... Read More
Putting new-age agronomy to test in Indian farms
A group of farmers in India’s Telangana state is breaking new ground in their farms with recently learnt scientific agronomic practices to... Read More
New chickpea breeding protocol promises to bring down varietal development time from 12 years to 6 years
Rapid Generation Advancement promises to be a simple yet cost effective solution ICRISAT’s chickpea researchers have developed a breeding protocol that holds... Read More
Tabaski – an untapped market opportunity for small ruminants in Niger
Tabaski (or Aïd el-Kebir) is an Islamic tradition observed worldwide. An animal is sacrificed as part of the festivities. This year’s festivities... Read More
How do you provide healthy, sustainable food for world of the future?
Farmers around the world can be helped to grow the best food that is fit for future generations with help from a new development in the partnership between the University of Reading and International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).
Want to ensure food security? Outsmart climate change to protect crops from pests, diseases and weeds
Climate change makes the challenge of crop protection highly formidable, said Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural... Read More
India confers top accolade on ICRISAT’s Agri-Business Incubator for fostering entrepreneurship
ICRISAT’s Agri-Business Incubator (ABI) was recently recognized by the Indian government with a top accolade for its contributions towards entrepreneurship promotion in... Read More
Beyond the silence: How can we create healthier food choices for people in Bulawayo townships?
The resilience of Zimbabweans is being tested. Currently facing hyperinflation at 300% and high food costs (bread prices up by 60%), citizens... Read More
