Strengthening soil health framework in India’s Odisha state
A training program on analyzing soil using Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP-AES) was recently conducted in Odisha, India, for staff of Read more...
Forging a new alliance to build sustainable agri models using soil science expertise
ICRISAT will use its decades of experience and expertise in soil health management to help Indian farmers grow higher-yielding crops for greater Read more...
Soil atlas and two modern state referral labs launched through ICRISAT-led Bhoochetana project in Odisha, India
The soil movement started in the Indian state of Odisha two-and-half years ago through the ICRISAT-led Bhoochetana project crossed an important milestone Read more...
With global accreditation, ICRISAT soil laboratory set to serve as focal point for soil analysis
ICRISAT’s soil laboratory has recently been accredited by the FAO Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN), becoming only the second lab in India Read more...
Reaffirming an old alliance with Ethiopia for better natural resource management
Collaboration with Ethiopian institutes on systems-based research programs – including joint projects in soil fertility management, watershed management, dryland irrigation systems, rangeland Read more...
Ab Inbev partners with ICRISAT to Increase water access of communities in Sangareddy, Telangana
Charminar and Crown Breweries to impact 12 target villages by establishing more than 100 watershed replenishment structures Projects include on-farm ponds, check Read more...
Indian soil laboratory network in the making
A soil laboratory network at the national level will be established in partnership with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research under the aegis Read more...
An Innovative messaging tool helps South India’s groundnut farmers post impressive yields
An advisory tool, scalable for any number of farmers, has shown immense potential in facilitating crucial agricultural decisions. A pilot project of Read more...
Targeted farm interventions made easy with precise soil health diagnosis
Boosting farm soil health in Odisha just got easier. Farmers in the state can now implement targeted interventions thanks to soil health Read more...
Global Symposium on Soil Organic Carbon
Soils constitute the largest store of terrestrial carbon. When managed using Sustainable Soil Management (SSM) techniques, soils can play an important role Read more...