ICRISAT’s holistic approach to agri research appealed to me, says new Deputy Director General-Research
A breeder who started out studying chickpea, pigeonpea and groundnut, and then worked for long on rice, Dr Arvind Kumar is happy Read more...
Agriculture remains preferred occupation in rural Nigeria despite pandemic-related challenges
A survey in rural parts of Northern Nigeria shows that in spite of problems in accessing quality seeds and other inputs due Read more...
Training on latest technologies and best practices underway in tribal districts of Odisha, India
A series of capacity-building programs, including the use of Plantix – a mobile app to detect pests/diseases in crops, best practices in Read more...
Distant yet together: A poignant celebration of our Annual Day
Reflection, gratitude and anticipation mark the occasion. With the pandemic creating havoc and disrupting lives across the globe in many ways, 2020 Read more...
10 new chickpea varieties released in 2020 in collaboration with NARS
Market-driven chickpea innovations record many firsts in Africa and Asia. To meet the growing global market demand for protein-rich chickpea, scientists have Read more...
ICRISAT’s state-of-the-art seed processing facilities begin operations
Efficient production of high-quality seed for research is an important activity for modern breeding and genebank programs. To bolster this activity, ICRISAT Read more...
Strategizing on a national seed system in Kenya with special focus on climate-resilient crops
A national seed systems strategy with special focus on drought tolerant crops such as sorghum and millets is in the making in Read more...
Historical socio-economic data critical for research and policy making, say agricultural economists
ICRISAT’s socio-economic data sets for India at the district and village levels, collated over several decades, are vital for researchers, institutions and Read more...
Chickpea scientists pool their knowhow to train younger scientists in disease management
With newer diseases affecting chickpea crops, it is increasingly important to detect and manage them on time. With a view to develop Read more...
New sorghum hybrid with preferred market traits developed in partnership with Zimbabwean seed company
A new disease-resistant sorghum hybrid with 23-34% higher yield, best suited for brewing, food and forage and adaptable to diverse agro-ecologies in Read more...