Food security, health and nutrition are critical goals for modern breeding programs focused on genomics
Scientists, researchers and policymakers endorsed the potential of genomics and other molecular breeding tools and approaches towards food, health, and nutrition security Read more...
Lessons from a pandemic to repurpose India’s agricultural policy
As the coronavirus crisis triggers a large-scale exodus of migrant agricultural workers from India’s food basket, it’s time the country diversified beyond labor- and water-intensive crops, say Dr Arabinda K Padhee and Prof Prabhu Pingali...
A four-pronged plan to secure farming communities in Eastern and Southern Africa
ICRISAT is working with an array of development partners in Eastern and Southern Africa to build resilient and sustainable farming systems in Read more...
The work of genebanks can never stop
Genebanks have been and will continue to be vital for global biological diversity and food security in the long run, said genebank experts at a recent interview with the Global Landscapes Forum...
Genomics closely linked not just to crop productivity, but also to nutrition and health
Online lecture connects the dots between genomics, nutrition and health. Crop diversification, genomics-assisted breeding and understanding the role of the gut microbiome Read more...
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.