Groundnut technologies highlighted at National Agriculture Fair in Malawi
Labor-saving and value-addition technologies for groundnut promoted by ICRISAT in collaboration with the Compatible Technologies International (CTI) were among the highlights at 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...
Modern, cutting-edge, collaborative – management of breeding data receives a boost across Africa
A hackathon, data migration and capacity building – it was a busy month for ICRISAT’s efforts to modernize databases and strengthen breeding Read more...
Innovation Platforms: Malawian agriculture drumming to a new beat
Agriculture is about people. People talk all the time, but not always about the right stuff! The most effective way to find Read more...
Strategic investments and Scientific Award announcements mark ICRISAT’s 84th Board Meeting
The announcement of new strategic investments for research, marked the 84th meeting of ICRISAT’s Governing Board. Held at Lilongwe, Malawi, from April Read more...
The many models of Malawi that help farmers get better incomes
As part of the recently concluded Governing Board Meeting, ICRISAT Board members visited several farmers’ fields in Malawi to witness firsthand the Read more...
Women empowerment is key to food and economic security in Malawi
Improved legume and dryland seed varieties together with training in technologies and agronomic practices provided by small-scale farmer clubs in Malawi are proving to be a cost-effective way of reducing hunger and malnutrition and empowering women.
A seed revolving fund is driving Malawi’s groundnut revival
Access to good seeds is often branded by development experts as the missing link to food security and agricultural growth for many Read more...
Showcasing agricultural innovations in Malawi
An Innovation Open Forum was organized at ICRISAT-Malawi to bring together donors, government officials and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector. Among 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...