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Developing countries produce nearly 95 per cent of the world’s groundnuts, with India and China contributing the majority. Other key producers include Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, and Argentina
ICRISAT highlights innovative solutions to combat aflatoxin contamination in groundnut Read More
The project’s success was driven by the introduction of short-duration pulses that are ready for harvest in just 90-100 days and thrive in the post-rainy season using the residual moisture of the rice fallows
Rice Fallow Cultivation: Women farmers in Odisha lead the change with the second crop Read More
The genomic resources and unique genes presented in distant relatives of modern-day chickpeas in this new study will greatly benefit chickpea breeding and the advancement of the research community
Genetic traits of wild species make chickpea improvement possible: Study Read More
Hyderabad, India: By seamlessly blending technology with agricultural knowledge, more than 30 million small-scale farmers in semi-arid regions have received real-time advice on managing plant health, leading to significant enhancements …
ICRISAT and Plantix’s AI-driven diagnostics impact over 30 mn smallholders in 10 years Read More
In her closing remarks, DG ICRISAT urged all present to build on the foundations of the international year and carry forth its spirit of collaboration and advocacy
ICRISAT welcomes new chapter as International Year of Millets (IYM2023) concludes Read More
These women play a vital role in the Rice Fallow Management project, an initiative led by the Government of Odisha, and their contributions are immensely valuable
ICRISAT empowers tribal women farmers with Rice Fallow Management project in Odisha Read More
The new convention promises to substantially cut the time required to develop new pigeonpea lines with desirable traits, effectively bringing food to dryland communities faster
ICRISAT pioneers ‘world’s first’ pigeonpea speed breeding protocol to bolster food security in drylands Read More
Dr Jacqueline Hughes, DG, ICRISAT expressed gratitude to the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India for their support and underscored the importance of safeguarding intellectual assets
With GoI’s support, ICRISAT hosts technology commercialisation training for African nations Read More
Dr Stanford Blade holds a Ph.D. from McGill University for plant breeding/cropping systems research, conducted at IITA and supported by a Government of Canada Doctoral Scholarship
ICRISAT appoints Dr Stanford Blade as Deputy Director General-Research Read More
A session emphasised the substantial contributions of the ICRISAT-Govt of Odisha partnership in promoting social inclusiveness, paving the way for economic and nutrition gains for women farmers
Krushi Odisha 2024 showcases the mettle of women farmers to drive investment Read More