Genomics-assisted breeding delivers high-yielding, wilt resistant chickpea for commercial cultivation in central India
A high-yielding and wilt resistant variety with a yield potential double to that of existing varieties* was developed through genomics-assisted breeding and Read more...
Upskilling climate change experts in Mali: Training begins with live project synopsis
A training program initiated by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency is upskilling climate change professionals in Mali from various streams ranging Read more...
Brainstorming sessions on groundnut value chain innovations
Groundnut innovations with large kernels and high oleic content preferred by the confectionery industry in Bangladesh being developed in partnership with the Read more...
Sorghum and millet grow money for the Mariko family
Use of improved seed triples yields, credit through warrantage system leads to big gains. Access to fertilizer is a serious constraint in Read more...
Soil atlas and two modern state referral labs launched through ICRISAT-led Bhoochetana project in Odisha, India
The soil movement started in the Indian state of Odisha two-and-half years ago through the ICRISAT-led Bhoochetana project crossed an important milestone Read more...
Establishing guidelines and engaging stakeholders to promote high-oleic peanut value chain in India
Demand for peanut oil in India is increasing and a dependable supply of quality seed of varieties that combine both high oil Read more...
Shaping policies on sustainable agriculture: Academicians and scientists talk to policy makers
The Transforming India’s Green Revolution by Research and Empowerment for Sustainable food Supplies (TIGR2ESS) team from UK and India had an on-line Read more...
Think big, focus on nutrition, gender, climate change research, communication and partnership
On a virtual visit to offices and facilities in Mali, Niger and Nigeria, Dr Jacqueline Hughes, Director General, ICRISAT, interacted with staff Read more...
Trade-offs along food value chains : Anticipate the unintended for better food and nutrition security
Ambitious food value-chain initiatives pursue multiple development objectives of reducing poverty, malnutrition and environmental footprint by increasing smallholders’ productivity and incomes with Read more...
History meets hydrology in a South Indian district’s perilous water gap
Kolar district, in India’s southern state of Karnataka, has been known for centuries as a district of tanks: its landscape is dotted Read more...