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Maharashtra Moves Early to Tackle Threat of El Niño-Driven Monsoon Disruptions
ICRISAT, ICAR, AICRPAM and SAUs released a new anticipatory action and response plan recommending climate-resilient crops, water-saving practices and district-level contingency measures to reduce climate-related risks in Maharashtra, India.
ICRISAT and Rajasthan Government Forge Strategic Alliance at GRAM 2026 Investor Meet to Transform Dryland Agriculture
HYDERABAD, TELANGANA — In a landmark move to bolster agricultural productivity and climate resilience in Rajasthan, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan, formally exchanged four strategic Memorandums of Understanding today.
ICRISAT and ICAR Announce Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi, India
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will organize the Dryland Congress 2026 from 10–12 September 2026 at the NASC Complex, New Delhi, India.
Reviving Water, Restoring Landscapes: Livelihoods Improved After Six Years of Measurable Change in Central India
ICRISAT’s study, “Restoration potential of degraded landscapes for strengthening rural livelihoods,” presents compelling evidence from Bundelkhand, India, tracking watershed-driven transformation and showing how Pura Birdha village moved from drought-stricken conditions to water surplus.
ICRISAT Scientists Decode the Genetics Behind Seed Coat Removal in Industry-Ready Groundnut
In a significant breakthrough for groundnut improvement, scientists at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) have unraveled the genetic basis of blanchability—the ability to easily remove the seed coat—a critical trait that determines processing efficiency and product quality for food industry.
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ICRISAT organizes NNF–FWGA Project Inception and Stakeholder Workshop
ICRISAT in partnership with the Fortified Whole Grain Alliance (FWGA), convened the Project Inception for ‘Advancing whole grain processing technologies and improving consumer acceptability of whole grain foods’ at its Hyderabad headquarters on 28 April 2026.
ICRISAT and IFPRI Launch CGIAR India Policy Innovation Hub
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), in partnership with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), launched the CGIAR India Policy Innovation Hub, a co-creation platform designed to strengthen evidence-led policymaking for transforming India’s food systems.
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