UN World Soil Day 2025: Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities

UN World Soil Day 2025: Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities

Opinion piece by Dr Himanshu Pathak Director General, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

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New Genomic Discovery from ICRISAT Could Save Farmers Millions by Preventing Groundnut Sprouting Before Harvest

New Genomic Discovery from ICRISAT Could Save Farmers Millions by Preventing Groundnut Sprouting Before Harvest

Breakthrough study identifies varieties and key genes to halt sprouting before harvest in groundnut due to unseasonal rains.

ICRISAT’s Solar-Powered Water Hyacinth Harvester Recognized Among India’s Top 100 Innovations of 2025

ICRISAT’s Solar-Powered Water Hyacinth Harvester Recognized Among India’s Top 100 Innovations of 2025

ICRISAT's Novel Solar-Powered Water Hyacinth Harvester has now earned a place in the prestigious Top 100 Indian Innovations 2025, published by the India Innovators Association.

Strengthening Agri-Extension for a Strong Farm Sector

Strengthening Agri-Extension for a Strong Farm Sector

Opinion piece by Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and President, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)

Groundnut Breeding at ICRISAT Delivers Strong Yield Gains: Genetic Gain Assessment Reveals

Groundnut Breeding at ICRISAT Delivers Strong Yield Gains: Genetic Gain Assessment Reveals

A Recent Study Quantifies Yield Gains in ICRISAT-bred Groundnut Varieties Over the Past 15–20 Years

Reinventing Kenya’s Snack Future with Dryland Grains

Reinventing Kenya’s Snack Future with Dryland Grains

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Recognizing a Rising Young Leader: Announcing the 2025 Borlaug-Ruan Internship Excellence Award Winner

Recognizing a Rising Young Leader: Announcing the 2025 Borlaug-Ruan Internship Excellence Award Winner

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SBI Foundation Joins Hands with UAS Raichur and ICRISAT to Launch “SMART-CROP” Initiative

SBI Foundation Joins Hands with UAS Raichur and ICRISAT to Launch “SMART-CROP” Initiative

ICRISAT Brings Frontier Agricultural Science to the Caribbean in Landmark Partnership

ICRISAT Brings Frontier Agricultural Science to the Caribbean in Landmark Partnership

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Small Stature, Big Impact: How SAMSORG 52 is Redefining Sorghum Farming in Nigeria

Small Stature, Big Impact: How SAMSORG 52 is Redefining Sorghum Farming in Nigeria

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Scientists develop new digital tools for enhancing water management in a changing climate

Scientists develop new digital tools for enhancing water management in a changing climate

World Food Day 16 October: A Hungry World Knows No Borders

World Food Day 16 October: A Hungry World Knows No Borders

Opinion piece by Dr Himanshu Pathak Director General, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

ICRISAT and India’s Ministry of External Affairs Empower Small Businesses for Agricultural Transformation in the Global South

ICRISAT and India’s Ministry of External Affairs Empower Small Businesses for Agricultural Transformation in the Global South

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About The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a pioneering International Organization committed to developing and improving dryland farming and agri-food systems to address the challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and environmental degradation affecting the 2.1 billion people residing in the drylands of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and beyond.

ICRISAT was established under a Memorandum of Agreement between the Government of India and the CGIAR on the 28 March 1972. In accordance with the Headquarters Agreement, the Government of India has extended the status of a specified “International Organisation” to ICRISAT under section 3 of the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947 of the Republic of India through Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. UI/222(66)/71, dated 28 October 1972, issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

Our offices:

Asia: India (Headquarters - Hyderabad)

East and Southern Africa:  Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe

West and Central Africa: Mali, Niger, Nigeria

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