Simulation models alert on impacts of climate change and need for smarter farming policies in Zimbabwe
Integrated simulation modelling conducted by agricultural researchers continue to point to huge impending social and economic impacts from climate change in Zimbabwe. Read more...
Changing rainfall erodes a landscape. Watershed interventions halt the downward spiral
Watershed interventions have led to 1-2.5 meters higher groundwater levels, providing lifesaving irrigation to the farmers. This was achieved in a challenging Read more...
CRP-Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals updates its Theory of Change
The CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Cereals, ‘CRP-GLDC’ strives to improve the production, productivity and marketability of 10 under-researched Read more...
Is there a Future for Orphan Crops?
Today’s diet of most peoples around the world is dominated by the Big 3 – rice, wheat, and maize – which account Read more...
Building villages where water saving and waste upcycling is a way of life
A holistic watershed approach that not just conserves water and soil for better crop production but touches people’s lives through science-led interventions Read more...
Dryland crop technology to rescue drought-hit crop-livestock farmers in Zimbabwe
Climate change-induced droughts in Zimbabwe over the last two decades has hit resource-poor farmers the most. Many watched their valuable livestock die Read more...
CORAF delegation explores collaborative opportunities with ICRISAT in West and Central Africa
An important delegation from CORAF – the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development – visited ICRISAT in Mali Read more...
Genomics-Assisted Breeding 2.0 for Sustainable Agriculture
Accelerating genetic gains through genomics-assisted breeding 2.0 approaches will deliver higher produce for smallholder farmers while ensuring sustainable agriculture and environmental Read more...
ICRISAT Governing Board concludes its third virtual board meeting, Board Chair calls for adaptation in times of pandemic
ICRISAT Governing Board recently concluded its 98th board meeting, the third virtual board meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic began. The Board deliberated Read more...
Community participation: Greening the Aba Gerima watershed in Ethiopia
The Aba Gerima watershed covers the upper portion of Lake Tana sub-basin in north-western Ethiopia. Agriculture is its mainstay, with cereal cultivation Read more...