A framework to identify suitable on-farm approaches to combat climate change
Comparing ‘climate smart’ agricultural strategies just became easier. A framework that can lead to right farm interventions in these times of changing Read more...
Tackling barriers to women’s participation in soybean value chains
In Mozambique and Malawi, the agriculture sector offers huge potential to improve the lives of rural households, which make up a signficiant Read more...
Jim and Wendy Ryan Endowment Fund for researchers to use unique village studies data
Path-breaking village-level studies with over 40 years of data will be available at ICRISAT for further research with support from the Jim Read more...
Legumes beckon, children of soil return to roots in Africa
It was a gamble that 30-year-old Fuseini Zaanyeya realizes was worth taking. For, quality healthcare and primary education are well within reach Read more...
Moving away from silos, working towards ‘synthesis’ of learnings
A special ‘Synthesis’ issue that collates research outputs from participating CGIAR centers was one of the key action points discussed at a Read more...
ICRISAT welcomes Mr Sanjay Agarwal as its new Board member
Mr Sanjay Agarwal, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India, who took on the mantle from Dr SK Read more...
Food and Agriculture Organization endorses India’s proposal for an International Year of Millets
The Government of India has led the initiative for an International year of Millets, through the UN system, and garnered support from Read more...
Drought and disease: Twin targets for pearl millet breeders
A report from a field day for scientists Developing pearl millet varieties resistant to drought and disease is the need of the Read more...
Taking science to the next level – ICRISAT Board meeting focuses on strategy
The ICRISAT Strategic Plan, Crop Improvement and the Genebank strategies on the agenda New science and research pathways were the focus of Read more...
Water conservation structures brighten farmers’ hopes in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
For Indian farmers reeling under deficit rainfall in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharging structures bring all the relief they Read more...