WFP, ICRISAT to partner on climate-resilience, food security, nutrition and livelihoods
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) will partner on programs Read more...
Odisha government, ICRISAT ink new agriculture partnership for vulnerable tribal groups
Government of Odisha is collaborating with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to strengthen management of natural resources for the benefit of the state’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups that are dependent on agriculture. Accordingly, ICRISAT will undertake capacity building initiatives, water harvesting, recording of hydrological parameters and crop productivity in addition to monitoring land-use as well as land-cover through remote sensing and GIS in 12 districts of Odisha.
The 5Gs of genomics are vital to accelerate crop breeding
ICRISAT scientist joins in for webinar series Genomics-assisted crop breeding technology can help advance crop improvement at an accelerated pace to ensure Read more...
Scientists identify small investments for big gains in drylands, call for policy interventions
Low cost interventions on the farm like soil testing, on-farm ponds and mechanized sowing can significantly increase crop yield in the tropical Read more...
International organizations team up to power new and smarter foods
How do we tackle some of the biggest and critical global nutritional health/environmental issues in unison? How could we achieve greater impact 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...