Institutional News

From Community Vision to Sustainable Enterprise: How ICRISAT, through ISSCA and ITEC, is Strengthening Agribusinesses

From the Caribbean nation of Dominica in the West Indies to ICRISAT's innovation ecosystem in India, the journey of Ms Amanda Theodore-Langlais and Ms Donelle Ghita illustrates how South-South collaboration is helping transform community-led enterprises into sustainable, market-oriented agribusinesses.

From Lab to Kitchen: The Story Behind India’s Heart-Healthy Groundnut Oil

How science, farmers, and industry came together to create affordable, healthier cooking oil alternatives in India

ICRISAT and CIMMYT Launch New Initiative to Fast-Track Climate-Resilient Crops for Dryland Farmers in Africa and India

Media release

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

ICRISAT–Niger Partnership Sets New Benchmark for Resilient Agriculture in Africa’s Drylands

Nigerien Leaders Engage with ICRISAT to Accelerate Climate-Resilient Agriculture

ICRISAT Crowned Best Research Institution at Makueni Agricultural and Trade Fair in Kenya

Award underscores institute's growing impact in transforming dryland agriculture through science, innovation and climate-smart technologies

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.

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

Innovation, Global Collaboration and Climate-Resilient Technologies Key to Strengthening India's Seed Ecosystem

Innovation-led research, science-based regulatory frameworks, climate-resilient technologies and deeper global collaboration will be central to strengthening India's seed ecosystem, enhancing agricultural productivity and positioning the country as a preferred global hub for seed trade and innovation, deliberated policymakers, scientists, industry leaders and international experts at ASSOCHAM's India Seed Trade & Innovation Summit 2026, organized at ICRISAT, Hyderabad.

Why Agri-Input Dealers Matter More Than Ever in an Era of Agricultural Uncertainty

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

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