Better seeds and best practices enhance incomes for smallholder farmers in Mali
Farmers in Mali are improving their incomes , earning better livelihoods and enjoying more fulfilling lives through interventions that provide improved varieties Read more...
The 5Gs of genomics are vital to accelerate crop breeding
ICRISAT scientist joins in for webinar series Genomics-assisted crop breeding technology can help advance crop improvement at an accelerated pace to ensure Read more...
Successful partnership with Odisha Government for effective agri strategy in times of COVID-19
Working closely with the Government of Odisha, ICRISAT has helped develop a mitigation strategy for agriculture for COVID-19-related challenges. It involves safeguarding Read more...
Finding the silver lining: Interesting supply chain models emerging during lockdown in Tamil Nadu, India
In a collaborative effort, ICRISAT, with the Department of Agriculture Marketing and Agribusiness, Government of Tamil Nadu, has overseen the implementation of Read more...
Let’s not forget the quality of food in crisis, millet entrepreneurs speak out
A recent survey of millet entrepreneurs across India has revealed challenges and areas of intervention for the government including promoting healthy foods, GST exemption, more options for online selling among others, during and post lockdown.
Leveraging digital tools for adaptive food systems in India during the COVID-19 lockdown
A look at how digital tools and technologies have been and could be used to overcome coronavirus-related challenges to agricultural supply chains. Read more...
Preparing for the ‘New Normal’ – Agriculture amid the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 continues to claim lives and disrupt livelihoods around the world. While strengthening immediate relief activities Arun Balamatti recommends a few priorities Read more...
Double burden of COVID-19: Declining livelihood opportunities and aspiration failure among poor people
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only a health crisis but an economic crisis too. In particular, the anxiety and fear COVID-19 has Read more...