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"Systems thinking [...] requires considering the way in which #food is produced, processed, delivered and consumed, and looking at how those things intersect with human #health, the #environment, #economics and #society." 👉 go.nature.com/2TkvLFB via @nature

Rapid Generation Advance: Immature #Chickpea seeds (20 to 23 days) germinated successfully irrespective of phenology variation among tested accessions; increasing speed breeding cycles of up to seven annually. Read more here: bit.ly/2Pw8wY1 #rga

Like other forms of property, a herd of goats can function as a kind of savings account for farmers, who can buy more animals when they have cash to spare, and sell some off in times of trouble. See how goats can help African farmers fight #climatechange: icrisat.org/goats-against-…

#NowReading | "This world map rates countries by the sustainability of their food systems" @FastCompany looks at @BiovIntCIAT_eng's amazing #foodsecurity map, which food #sustainability for different countries. #OneCGIAR on.cgiar.org/2wyeDoh

Distinct Horizon team aim to double farmers’ profits, reduce chemical input usage and improve soil health using its patented DH Vriddhi. Proud to be their incubator partner. Thanks @YourStoryCo @ICRISAT @CGIAR @dcpc2017 @AgriGoI #SDGs yourstory.com/socialstory/20…

ICRISAT West and Central Africa: We need to focus on the climate resilient, nutritious markets traits @ICRISAT #feedingtheworld #ICRISATReviewandplanningmeeting2020

A new study highlights advances in #cropimprovement to enhance #groundnut grain quality and nutrient profile for food, nutrition, and economic benefits. Read the paper here: frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… @OjiewoC @rajvarshney @Poojabmathur @RPGeneticGains @Manishpandey99 @EsNjuguna

Read all about our newly inaugurated #RapidGen facilities, which is geared to accelerate plant lifecycle in light-, temperature- and humidity-controlled conditions. icrisat.org/first-public-r…

It’s official! The first RapidGen facilities for #speedbreeding crops at @ICRISAT in India are now complete and ready to accelerate development of better crops for small holder farmers in Asia and Africa @Poojabmathur @JanDebaen @QAAFI @UQ_News @CGIAR @CGIAR_EiB

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The world needs science, and science needs women 👩‍🔬🧪 On Tuesday's #WomenInScience Day, @UN_Women explains why: bit.ly/31EqGMg

"I prefer #Millets over Quinoa", says Masterchef @SanjeevKapoor as he talks about the best Indian super-food and the key to a healthy life. @ICRISAT #Tuesday #News #Nutrition #Healthy #CleanEating #Organic #AncientGrains bit.ly/2vlqDcc

On Tuesday's #WomenInScience Day, let’s smash stereotypes, defy gender bias and defeat discrimination that holds women and girls back in Science, Tech, Engineering and Math. bit.ly/31EqGMg via @UN_Women

#throwbacktuesday @ICRISAT women scientists speak on what it means to be a woman researcher icrisat.org/international-… #WomenInScience #scientists #agriculture

On #WorldPulsesDay, get the latest nutrition evidence on #biofortified beans. 👉 on.cgiar.org/31CYJ7i @HarvestPlus @Cornell @BiovIntCIAT_eng @CGIAR #LovePulses

Read the expert's view on Millet Industry : Dr Vilas Tonapi, Director, ICAR - Indian Institute of Millets Research @icarindia in an interview to Lola Nayar @Outlookindia talks millet farming and consumerism trends in India outlookindia.com/website/story/…

ICRISAT @CEGSB is conducting 4th Workshop on “Next generation genomics for developing #climate resilient crops”, as part of @adapt_net project. We look forward to welcome & host all our esteemed speakers & participants and have an engaging and productive workshop. @rajvarshney

Did you know nuclear technologies are being used to improve agricultural practices? 📽️Watch to learn more 👇 #AgInnovation #GFFA @iaeaorg

#DYK QTLs/genes have potential to add upto 5% more #protein content in #pigeonpea, findings can boost plant based proteins and address protein deficiency issue in lesser cost. Read our latest @SciReports paper go.nature.com/2TEGyMH

Enabling marginal farmers to increase incomes and improve nutrition: Eight new food processing centers to start making food products using local produce (#sorghum, #groundnut, pigeonpea, #pearlmillet) for schools, welfare centers and the market. Read more: icrisat.org/eight-food-pro…