West & Central Africa

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

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

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Rising from Drought: Resilient Harvests Flourish in the Sahel

How the EU-APSAN-Mali Project is Transforming Agriculture and Food Security

ICRISAT Strengthens Agricultural Partnerships in Mali

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Enhancing Farmers' Resilience in Senegal

AICCRA project positively impacts farmers' lives through Climate-Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services

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.

ICRISAT Director General Reaffirms Commitment to the Sahel and the Dryland Tropics During Visit

The Sahel region, one of the most climate-vulnerable areas of the world and home to millions of smallholder farmers, remains central to ICRISAT’s mission of building resilient dryland food systems.

ICRISAT Commemorates its 54th Foundation Day in Mali

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) marked its 54th foundation day on April 3 in Mali, the hub for its regional offices in West and Central Africa. The celebrations brought together ICRISAT staff and partners.

How Training Farmers to Produce Improved Seeds Helps Mitigate Food Insecurity in Conflict-Affected Sudan

Sustainable Agrifood Systems Approach for Sudan (SASAS) program empowers farmers and herders to reduce the need for humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected Sudan

ICRISAT Releases First-Ever Biofortified Pearl Millet for Zimbabwe and the ESA Region

ICRISAT and ISRA-CERAAS Host Landmark Training to Strengthen Climate Adaptation through Community Seed Production

Supporting Sustainable and Resilient Farming in Niger

The Promise of Pigeonpea for Livestock Feed, Soil Health, and Farmer Resilience

Building Agricultural Capacity and Resilience in Fragile Contexts

Train-the-Trainer Initiative Enhances Good Practices and Quality Seed Use