Indian Biodiversity Act and its implications for protection of intellectual property discussed
What are the biodiversity laws of India? What are the prerequisites for claiming rights over intellectual property that use biological resources? What Read more...
Iconic wheel sculpture graces ICRISAT grounds again
Grand structure created by renowned artist Raghunath Mohapatra. Once again, the majestic ‘Konark Wheel’ stands proudly at ICRISAT’s Hyderabad campus. It replaces Read more...
Virtual training in the use of remote sensing for the agriculture sector in Pakistan
A virtual hands-on training program on developing geospatial maps for supporting insurance products using Google Earth Engine and semi-automatic techniques was conducted 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...
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...
Smallscale composting can help put the brakes on youth immigration in Niger
A small group of youth from Niger learned a fast-paced composting technique. Their learnings are not only helping return profits but are Read more...
Publishing metrics and agricultural science
Having achieved an H-index of 100, Dr Rajeev Varshney explains what the metric means in scientific publishing and why it is a Read more...
A circular approach to agriculture is key to sustainable development, say experts
Professionals from research, philanthropy and business agreed that ‘circular’ systems for agriculture and food production – where materials are looped back into Read more...
Building gender and youth research capacities for agriculture and development
Aspiring researchers who attended ICRISAT’s capacity building programs in gender and youth research in East and Southern Africa say their learnings from Read more...
Lockdown: Centre, States helped agricultural sector, but a lot yet to be done to ensure growth
While these measures will begin to help, the impact witnessed by farm sector and other vulnerable groups requires more intervention The disruptions Read more...