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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.

Can Crops Grow with Less Fertilizer without Losing Yield? ICRISAT’s Trailblazing Research Says, "Yes"

Unlocking sorghum’s genetic code, ICRISAT identifies key genes that enable strong yields with reduced nitrogen inputs, lowering costs and environmental impact

Nigeria Approves High-Performing Groundnut Variety SAMNUT 30 Developed by ICRISAT

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From Crisis to Opportunity: How Agricultural Innovation Can Buffer the Global Shock of the Iran War

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

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.

ICRISAT Strengthens South–South Collaboration through ISSCA and ITEC Global Training Programs

Four specialized courses equip global practitioners with science-based regenerative agriculture, digital technologies, crop improvement, and seed systems

ICRISAT and the Government of Telangana Upskill Farmers with Soil Health Management Training

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.

ICRISAT Celebrates its Foundation Day, Marking 55 Years of Science-Driven Impact

ICRISAT headquarters in India and its regional offices across Africa came together to celebrate the Institute’s 55th Foundation Day, reflecting on its journey and future direction. The celebrations featured leadership messages and an address by Chief Guest Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, outlining a path toward an impact-driven future.

Fixing Seed Systems to Fix Food Security

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