Digital socio-economic and nutritional assessment survey takes off in Bangladesh
A three-day training workshop on implementing socio-economic and nutritional assessment surveys jointly organized by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) and ICRISAT Read more...
Expanding the groundnut seed business in Tanzania
Involving seed companies in groundnut seed production and marketing which is crucial to enhance the groundnut value chain is the key focus Read more...
Risks from inappropriate use of agro-chemicals in northern Nigeria
Agrochemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) are widely used in northern Nigeria to enhance groundnut production and productivity, right from storage to marketing and Read more...
New study shows that groundnut immunity to aflatoxin could be within reach thanks to a double-defence approach
Aflatoxin is a hidden burden. It is spread by a deadly pathogen affecting five billion people across the world, but rarely making Read more...
Building economically sustainable and effective legume seed systems in Nigeria
An action plan for the 2017 cropping season for groundnut and cowpea was drawn up at a training workshop to strengthen the Read more...
Extension agents trained on groundnut technologies to help farmers improve their yields
Groundnut cultivation in northern Nigeria can be a daunting task as the soils are generally poor. This is aggravated by the fact Read more...
Large-scale testing of rust-resistant groundnut lines suggested by Karnataka agriculture minister
With the groundnut lines improved for rust resistance developed by ICRISAT and partners (see box) performing very well in the state of Read more...
Malawi Seed Revolving Fund model wins accolades
The Seed Revolving Fund model developed by ICRISAT (see box) for improving groundnut and pigeonpea seed systems in Malawi was recognized for Read more...