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Early this week Hon. @raphaelMagyezi hosted a delegation of experts from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics @ICRISAT; a global organization dedicated to advancing dryland farming and agri-food systems.

This engagement follows a benchmarking visit by representatives from @MoLGUganda , @min_waterUg & @MAAIF_Uganda to ICRISAT's headquarters in Hyderabad, India, in October 2024 to explore potential areas of cooperation.

ICRISAT featured in @V6News Channel's Ground Report! Watch the exclusive Telugu coverage here: youtube.com/watch?v=wXMcd-… #ICRISAT #MediaCoverage @MuzamilBaig_M @RPadmaja4 @Durgalla @kishorekumar24

We're happy to announce that @xmachinesai incubated at ICRISAT's Agribusiness & Innovation Platform presented their business idea on @sharktankindia show at @SonyLIV. Watch XMachines' entrepreneurial journey here - sonyliv.com/shows/shark-ta…

Celebrating the remarkable women scientists at ICRISAT this #WomenInScience Day! Their dedication to transforming the lives of farmers in drylands through science is truly inspiring. Here's to their achievements in making agriculture sustainable and resilient! #IDWGS

Celebrating a transformative moment with the launch of our new brand identity – our logo & slogan have arrived! Leading the way in sustainable agriculture, we are unwavering in our mission to enhance food security, enrich communities, and empower smallholder farmers across drylands. Our core values and dedication are vividly reflected in our renewed brand essence. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey forward. #NewBeginnings #SustainableGrowth

Delving into the cultural roots of Millets! Today, DG ICRISAT @hughes_jackie and Dr Ismahane Elouafi @CGIAR_EMD connected with Tribal farmers in Telangana, Odisha and Assam. At this "Tribal Women Millet Conclave Event" organized by @AIPICRISAT, Dr Elouafi savored traditional millet cuisines and products crafted by tribal women SHGs. Dr Elouafi also received an overview from @Durgalla and @purushuru21 of ICRISAT's initiatives empowering women farmers and SHGs in the millet value chain. #IYM2023 @MilletsOdisha @MilletsOfIndia #LetsMillet @CGIAR

It's a great pleasure to receive Dr Ismahane Elouafi, the Executive Managing Director of @CGIAR, at #ICRISAT’s headquarters today. Dr @Jackie_Hughes, Director General, ICRISAT welcomed Dr Elouafi to the campus, highlighting the significance of the Konark Wheel as a symbol of progress, prosperity and a promising future. Dr Elouafi interacted with ICRISAT’s leadership team and explored the research facilities. @CGIAR_EMD

Celebrating 51 years! Today, #ICRISAT celebrated its Annual Day, honoring staff achievements and talents. From 10 to 45 years of Service Awards to ICRISAT's Got Talent awards, the annual day highlighted remarkable contributions from staff. #ICRISATAnnualDay #ServiceExcellence

#ICRISAT featured #millets at #COP28 Today, at the #AgriFoodPavilion showcase corner, #ICRISAT highlighted #IYM2023 and the crucial role of millets in dryland food security. The exhibition featured #millet products, specifically emphasizing millet milk as a plant-based alternative. @IYM2023 @CGIAR @NourishYouIndia @MilletsOdisha @mahamillets @MilletsNews @PIB_India @PIBAgriculture @narendramodi @MilletMission @MilletsOfIndia @arvindpadhee @trinidad1949

Are you at the International Convention on #Millets #ICMOdisha2023? Visit Stall 42 to learn about ICRISAT's work in empowering self-help groups to run a millet processing unit at #Koraput and to see various millet products developed by #ICRISAT. @IYM2023 #LetsMillet #millet

This year, we are celebrating #WorldFoodDay by harnessing the power of #millets to combat #climatechange and promote efficient #water usage! Today, we launched the #FingerMillet bread-making technology from @AIPICRISAT in collaboration with #ICRISAT's Housing and Food Services. This first-of-its-kind bread is made with 80% #FingerMillet and 20% whole #wheat, packing a punch of calcium and dietary fiber, offering a nutritious option for all.

Excited to announce that #ICRISAT is now part of the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation project in #Assam! Joined the inception workshop at Guwahati to lend support to #AssamMilletsMission and offer technical expertise.

ICRISAT @AIPICRISAT organized "The Mighty Millet Recipe Contest" to celebrate this International Women's Day Participants gear up with innovative recipes using #sorghum, #pearlmillet, #fingermillet and #smallmillets celebrating #IWD2023 and #IYM2023

#IWD2023 "There is more than one reason for us to #celebrate - it's #holi, #internationalwomensday, International Year of #Millets (#IYM2023) & ICRISAT's 50th anniversary (#IC50). Let's celebrate!" @hughes_jackie

On 8 March, Team ICRISAT came together to celebrate International Women's Day by showcasing their favorite #millet dish in "The Mighty Millet Recipe Contest" hosted by @SmartFoodIndia initiative of @ICRISAT. Thus, promoting #diversity and #inclusivity in the #diet #IWD2023

#IC50 @Durgalla presented on use of “Predictive modelling” to predict functional traits of different millets linked to their nutritional traits – enabling the food industry to effectively understand utilize appropriate millet varieties for development of nutritious food products.

@ICRISAT celebrates #InternationalYearofMillets at the Ministry of External Affairs, Hyderabad. MegaStar @KChiruTweets who predominantly works in #telugu cinema stopped by ICRISAT's #milletbooth which is set up as part of the celebration of #IYM2023 at @rpohyderabad

When: 21-23 February 2023 Where: ICRISAT Headquarters, Telangana, India. Plan your participation today!

Are you attending International Trade Fair-Millets and Organics 2023? Stop by and visit ICRISAT AIP at Booth K-57 to learn more about ICRISAT’s research-for-development (R4D) projects embracing inclusive and market-oriented development approaches. @SefaAfari @S_Aravazhi