New study fills critical gap in understanding pandemic impact on food value chains and offers solutions
In a new paper in the journal Sustainability, ICRISAT researchers analyzed the double burden of the COVID-19 pandemic on farmers in a Read more...
COVID-19 calls for renewed focus on eating right and natural
Post-COVID-19 scenario offers a unique opportunity to seize the moment and repurpose policies towards a food system that is resilient and sustainable...
Stronger local food value chains can leave Eastern and Southern Africa more resilient post COVID-19
COVID-19 has seized the drylands of Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA), home to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Mitigation efforts Read more...
Is a pandemic the time to think about genebanks?
Perhaps you think that the middle of a global pandemic is not an appropriate time to be discussing seed banks. Think again. Read more...
Farm health in times of corona: Govt must ensure the agri supply-chain remains uninterrupted
What could be the possible fall out on the agriculture sector—50% of population still depends on it—is indeed a cause of concern. Read more...
A blueprint for South-South cooperation in agriculture
How lessons from India can invigorate African farming India’s strides in agricultural science innovations can greatly benefit African nations, enhancing South-South collaboration Read more...