Niger government takes higher stand on pearl millet
First Lady of Niger becomes Smart Food Ambassador Niger’s inaugural national Millet Festival Smart Food Master Class conducted for preparations of Pearl Read more...
Committed to Alleviating Malnutrition, India Declares Minimum Levels for Iron and Zinc in Pearl Millet
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has established minimum levels of iron and zinc to be bred into national varieties of pearl millet. The news comes during the National Year of Millets and as the government of India articulates its vision for a Kuposhan Mukt Bharat (Malnutrition Free India) by 2022.
Center of Excellence to support farmers for better climate resilience and early pest/disease warning
Climate change, plant diseases and insect pests cause an estimated annual loss of US$ 8.6 billion, posing a huge challenge for smallholder farmers. This is where the Center of Excellence on Climate Change Research for Plant Protection (CoE-CCRPP), set up by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) at ICRISAT, could make a difference.
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...
Wild cousins of finger millet show promise of parasite resistance
Finger millet can be grown at altitudes ranging from sea level to over 2000 metres above sea level, can withstand drought, Read more...
Plant-based meat – the future of protein
How many of you have heard about plant-based meat? Does it sound strange, maybe yummy 😊 or not sure what? As panel Read more...
Entrepreneurial Agribusiness Model Launched in Anantapur
Walmart Foundation’s USD $2 million grant to improve market access for India’s smallholder farmers; ICRISAT to lead developmental efforts Project will integrate Read more...
Stronger collaboration sought with India’s agricultural management institute
Calling for a stronger collaboration between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM) and ICRISAT, Read more...