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ICRISAT successfully organized a series of one-day trainings on “Poshan Se Samruddhi” from 30 April to 2 May 2026, at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Manpur, supported by the Agriculture Department of Bihar (@Agribih). A total of 94 farmers, including 31 women from three districts—Nawada, Gaya, and Nalanda in Bihar—participated, building skills across the millet value chain from production to consumption. Conducted under the guidance of Dr Padmaja Ravula, Principal Scientist, ICRISAT, as part of the #Bihar Center of Excellence for Millet Value Chains, the sessions highlighted the role of millets in nutrition, climate resilience, and livelihoods. Farmers gained practical insights through interactive discussions and hands-on demonstrations.

ICRISAT is co-organizing the National Workshop on AI for Agriculture: Data-Driven Digital Innovations for Transforming Agrifood Systems with Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (@angrau_ap), Guntur. Supported by the CGIAR Digital Transformation Accelerator (@CGIAR_Data), the workshop brings together diverse stakeholders to explore how AI and digital technologies can strengthen decision-making, climate resilience, and sustainable agrifood systems. The workshop is being coordinated from ICRISAT by Dr G Kishore Kumar, Associate Scientist – Digital Innovations, and Dr N Nagarjuna Reddy, Associate Scientist – Landscape Management, as Co-organizing Secretaries. 📅 15 May 2026 📍 Krishna Auditorium, RARS, ANGRAU, Lam, Guntur We invite researchers, students, extension professionals, policymakers, startups, agri-tech innovators, financial institutions, FPOs, and other stakeholders working in agriculture and digital innovation to participate in the workshop. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

ICRISAT, through the Odisha Agricultural Drought Mitigation Project (OADMP), in partnership with the National Disaster Management Authority (@ndmaindia) and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of #Odisha (@krushibibhag), initiated two impactful field initiatives in April 2026. A geo-referenced soil sampling drive covered 1,850 samples in #Nabarangpur and #Nuapada, using real-time digital tools to enable precise, site-specific fertilizer recommendations and address key soil nutrient gaps. Aerobic composting was introduced in both districts, with 750 farm-level demonstrations per district, converting crop residues into nutrient-rich compost to improve soil organic carbon, enhance soil fertility, and support carbon sequestration. Capacity-building sessions trained about 75 farmers in composting, carbon balance, and moisture management.

ICRISAT recently participated in the ASEAN–Australia Centre Leadership Program short course on “Agricultural Sustainability and Food Systems” at the University of Queensland(@UQ_News), engaging young leaders from across the ASEAN region. Dr Janila Pasupuleti, ICRISAT delivered a session on breeding climate-resilient crop varieties and expanding seed access and joined a panel discussing partnerships for inclusive and climate-resilient agri-food systems. She also shared ICRISAT’s experience in Papua New Guinea on climate-resilient seeds and systems thinking linking food, livelihoods, and markets. The program highlighted ICRISAT’s regional contributions, such as the significant increase in chickpea yields in Myanmar and progress in groundnut cultivation across Southeast Asia.

#CIRDAP #NIRDPR Training Participants visited @ICRISAT , Hyderabad on 29 April 2026 to explore innovative wastewater treatment and its sustainable reuse in agriculture — a key strategy for climate resilient rural communities. 🌱💧 #ClimateResilience #WastewaterTreatment

#News #PressRelease 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. Read More: pressroom.icrisat.org/icrisat-organi…

Yesterday, ICRISAT marked World Intellectual Property Day 2026 with a high-impact virtual webinar, brought together leaders from research, industry, and startups across Asia and Africa. Organized by the Agribusiness Innovation and Nutrition Platform in alignment with ICAR’s IP & Technology Management Unit, the session focused on a critical challenge bridging the gap between innovation and real-world impact in agriculture. Moderated by Dr Dinesh Kumar Chauhan(@dkchauhan), Head and CEO- AIN, the session featured ICRISAT leadership including Dr Himanshu Pathak (@himanshupathak), Director General, Dr Stanford Blade (@DrStanfordBlade), and Mr Sanjay Agarwal, alongside expert insights from Dr Vithal Kumar L, IKP Knowledge Park, Dr Suryamani Tripathi, Global Head Legal Services, ICRISAT and Dr Radhika Vangala, Manager IPR, Research & Innovation, BITS Pilani. Discussions emphasized that Innovation success goes beyond patents real impact lies in adoption; stronger IP systems and lab-to-land pathways accelerate transformation.

#News #FeatureStory 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 pressroom.icrisat.org/can-crops-grow…

#EventsatICRISAT Corporate events organized at ICRISAT Hyderabad go beyond meeting rooms. Our Nature walks, cycling trails, open green spaces, and team-building experiences create opportunities to reconnect with colleagues, with nature, and with the importance of sustainable living. For more details, contact - Icrisat.eventsinfo@icrisat.org

We are pleased to share that ICRISAT’s elite perennial, multi-cut forage #sorghum lines have entered the evaluation pipeline of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP). This marks a significant step toward independent, multi-location validation and paves a clearer pathway for advancing next-generation forage solutions. The candidate lines will be rigorously assessed for primary productivity, multi-cut performance and regrowth, tillering ability, and resilience, including tolerance to both cold and drought tolerance.

Recently, ICRISAT hosted the Director General of @RIS_NewDelhi, Prof. Sachin Sharma (@SKSharma_World) at its Headquarters for a meaningful exchange on advancing South-South cooperation. The conversation reflected a deeply shared conviction that the future of global agricultural progress lies in stronger solidarity among countries of the Global South, with Africa standing at the heart of this collective journey. Both ICRISAT and RIS reaffirmed their commitment to building enduring partnerships. The dialogue underscored RIS’s DAKSHIN initiative and ICRISAT’s ISSCA as strategic platforms to convene Global South voices and translate shared priorities into coordinated action to address the most pressing challenges of food security, climate resilience, and inclusive innovation.

#EventAlert ICRISAT is delighted to invite you to the World Intellectual Property Day 2026 Celebration, organized virtually under the guidance of ICAR IP & Technology Management Unit. This virtual event will cover how IP powers progress across agriculture and life sciences. 📅 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM IST 🎯 Theme: Empowering Agri Innovation through Intellectual Property forms.gle/VujL1HmwQ7rZr3…

ICRISAT participated in the African States Sensitization Conference on the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change, held at Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (@CIFOR_ICRAF) from 21–23 April 2026. Dr Rebbie Harawa (@HarawaRebbie), ICRISAT’s Africa Director joined as a panelist and emphasized that technology is central to building resilience in Africa’s drylands. She noted that the ICJ Advisory Opinion strengthens Africa’s position by elevating the importance of technology transfer. She also called for stronger roles for African institutions in advancing locally adapted, climate-resilient innovations.

ICRISAT Kiboko, in collaboration with Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (@kalromkulima), recently hosted students from Lukenya University (@lukenyaunidig) pursuing Dryland Agriculture for a hands-on training visit under the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT), supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (@FAO). The training strengthened practical learning in dryland agriculture, offering exposure to crop improvement, including breeding methods, sorghum and millet pipelines, and experimental design. Students also gained insights into Kenya’s variety testing and release processes and the national seed system, highlighting how research, regulation, and delivery ensure improved varieties reach farmers and support climate-resilient agriculture.

#PressRelease #News ICRISAT Scientists Decode the Genetics Behind Seed Coat Removal in Industry-Ready Groundnut In a significant breakthrough for groundnut improvement, ICRISAT researchers 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. pressroom.icrisat.org/icrisat-scient…

On this #WorldIPDay, we reflect on 2 impactful events - the National IP Yatra and Udhyam Pradarshan - held at ICRISAT Hyderabad on 28–29 January 2026. The National IP Yatra 2026, supported by the Ministry of MSME (@minmsme), Government of India, brought together 300+ IP professionals, MSMEs, startups, and researchers to discuss patents, trademarks, geographical indications, and India’s evolving IP landscape. Udhyam Pradarshan, supported by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (@NABARDOnline), showcased 21 innovations selected from 250+ entries nationwide across agriculture, AI, biotechnology, and climate resilience. ICRISAT supports startups, MSMEs, and small innovators in strengthening their intellectual property efforts through its Intellectual Property Facilitation Cell. #WorldIPDay2026 #NationalIPYatra #UdhyamPradarshan

As the 119th Board Meeting of ICRISAT concludes from 20–24 April, we extend our sincere appreciation to our Board Members for their strong governance oversight, deep strategic insights, and unwavering commitment to strengthening ICRISAT’s mission. Together with the leadership team, this shared stewardship ensures the Institute remains resilient, accountable, and well positioned to deliver lasting impact for the drylands and beyond. #ICRISAT #Governance #BoardMeeting #DrylandAgriculture #Impact

#EventsAtICRISAT Corporates visiting ICRISAT are discovering a different kind of event experience, where business meets purpose. From team gatherings to meaningful conversations on agriculture, food systems, and sustainability, every event at ICRISAT offers a deeper connection to the world behind the food on our plate.

At the recently held Krishi Manthan 2026, hosted by Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University on 08 April 2026, ICRISAT reaffirmed its strategic partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Representing the institute, Dr Rakesh Srivastava (@rakesh4cicer) joined the high-level meeting with Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, state cabinet ministers, and eminent scientists and presented the latest research advances in chickpea improvement and underscored the strategic importance of Madhya Pradesh as a leading hub for chickpea cultivation and pulse production. #KrishiManthan2026

ICRISAT hosted a hands-on training program on “Empowering Women #SHGs and #FPOs in Dryland Regions through Advanced Seed Production and Management Practices” from 16 to 18 April 2026. The training brought together 13 farmers from Self-Help Groups and Farmer Producer Organisations across 8 districts of Odisha. The inaugural session featured Dr Stanford Blade (@DrStanfordBlade), DDG-R&I alongside Dr Raman Babu, GRP Director Accelerated Crop Improvement, Dr Manzoor Hussain Dar (@mhdarson), Global Head Seed Systems, Dr Sobhan Sajja, Senior Scientist and Mr Chakradhara Panda, ICRISAT who shared insightful discussions on sustainable agriculture and seed systems. Participants gained practical, field-based experience in seed production, including seed treatment, maintaining seed purity, and key practices such as rogueing and isolation distance, along with demonstrations on weed, pest, and disease management to tackle real-world seed production challenges. This initiative marks a significant advancement, enhancing grassroots capacity and empowering farmers with the skills for quality seed production.