ICRISAT Director General Dr Himanshu Pathak urged farmers to adopt climate-resilient crops, including pulses, oilseeds and millets, to tackle the impact of El Nino. Speaking at the India Seed Trade and Innovation Summit, he stressed the importance of quality seeds and sustainable agriculture.
ICRISAT scientists have identified 13 genomic regions and 145 candidate genes for stem rot resistance in groundnut. The breakthrough paves the way for breeding disease-resistant varieties, promising higher yields, lower losses and improved incomes for millions of farmers worldwide
ICRISAT signed an MoU with Kaveri University in Siddipet district to boost research collaboration and student exchange. Dr Himanshu Pathak addressed students, highlighting the importance of agri research. The pact aims to promote academic interaction and technology development
The agreement marks the start of a collaboration between ICRISAT and SERP titled, 'Revitalising rural and urban livelihoods through establishment of inclusive agro-processing business models and entrepreneurship development in Telangana'
Speaking after taking charge, Dr Pathak acknowledged both the challenges and opportunities ahead as ICRISAT strengthens its mission to build agricultural resilience in dryland regions
The announcement was made by governing board chair professor Prabhu Pingali during an all-staff event on October 18 at the ICRISAT headquarters in Hyderabad
Dr. Madhav was presented the award by ICAR Director General and NAAS president Dr. Himanshu Pathak on the eve of foundation day of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) in New Delhi on Wednesday.
