Multinational training workshop on analytical tools builds momentum on crop improvement
It is a really exciting time for crop improvement with new tools available and a modernization agenda. ICRISAT and other CGIAR institutions Read more...
Research in rural economics and social science vital to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 26th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Economics Research Association (AERA), India, focused on Agriculture and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as Read more...
How we work to ensure pest-free exchange of plant genetic resources
Phytosanitation – prevention of introduction of plant pests into new areas – is critical to maintaining and sharing of plant genetic material. Read more...
Drones fly in to change the way we work in research fields
Data collection in agriculture research fields is all set to become cheaper, rapid and more precise with the foray of drones. Worldwide, Read more...
Symposium on impact of climate resilient agricultural practices
A symposium highlighting work done by Dr Suhas Wani, former Research Program Director, Asia Program, ICRISAT, in natural resource management and dryland Read more...
Boosting income from pulses in South Asia with training in latest technology
Pulses researchers and extension personnel from South Asian countries equipped themselves with some of the latest tools and technologies related to pulses Read more...
India and UK researchers discuss approaches to improve agricultural nitrogen management
Scientists from India and the United Kingdom came together to improve food production and optimize use of nitrogen in agriculture. At the Read more...
Modernizing India’s pigeonpea breeding program to enhance genetic gains
Strategies to revolutionize the pigeonpea breeding program in India, including delivering new varieties with market-friendly traits, was the main focus of a 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...
Fast-tracking release of new chickpea varieties for Malawi’s growing export market
Researchers in Malawi are optimistic of proposing the release of three new high-yielding and stress-resistant chickpea varieties next year. The aim is Read more...