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ICRISAT marked 55 years of research impact in dryland agriculture at its Patancheru headquarters, highlighting its contributions to climate-resilient farming, global partnerships and science-led innovation, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa

ICRISAT has signed an MoU with the Government of Odisha to support climate-resilient agriculture. The agreement coincided with the launch of the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme during Krushi Odisha 2026 in Bhubaneswar.

A global consortium has launched a digital innovation programme at ICRISAT to combat the Red Palm Weevil. Scientists will use sensors, drones and data models to detect infestations early and protect date palms and livelihoods.

ICRISAT’s climate-resilient pigeonpea hybrids have performed well in high-altitude trials in Kashmir, demonstrating cold tolerance and stable flowering. The breakthrough could boost food security, diversify farm incomes, and promote climate-resilient agriculture in regions previously unsuitable for pigeonpea cultivation.

ICRISAT has partnered with CPSO and SEPROD to introduce superior forage and dual-purpose sorghum in Jamaica. The project aims to address fodder shortages, improve livestock yields, enhance climate resilience, and cut CARICOM’s food import bill by 25 per cent by 2030

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

The HMWSSB will commence work on 39 Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs) under the Amrut 2.0 scheme before Dussehra, Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy siad on Thursday. During a review meeting, officials were instructed to fast-track acquisition of litigation-free land and explore alternate sites where necessary.

With leopard capture incidents rising in Telangana, the Forest Department is launching a pilot project to scientifically monitor released leopards using radio collars. This initiative marks a first for the state and aims to assess how well the animals adapt to new habitats, including tiger-inhabited zones.

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

UNDP’s Dr Angela Lusigi called for united action to conserve biodiversity at a roundtable hosted by ICRISAT. Experts stressed policy reform in agriculture, scientific interventions, and political awareness to align with India’s biodiversity goals and the Kunming-Montreal framework

ICRISAT scientists have introduced a fast and cost-effective method to map soil degradation in semi-arid zones using satellite and spectroscopy data. The study shows irrigation can reduce degradation impacts, offering new hope for rainfed farming resilience

ICRISAT hosted a two-week global training programme on technology transfer, training 50 professionals from 23 countries. Supported by India’s ITEC initiative, the course focused on bridging the gap between lab innovation and field application to empower development worldwide

Finger millet, ranked third among millets after sorghum and pearl millet, has garnered increased attention since India declared 2018 as the National Year of Millets.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan enrolled his son Mark at the International School of Hyderabad after bringing him back from Singapore, where the child sustained burn injuries in a fire. Pawan Kalyan also toured the ICRISAT campus.

ICRISAT scientists have developed ICPV 25444, India’s first heat-tolerant pigeonpea cultivar, capable of maturing in just 125 days. This innovation enables cultivation even in extreme summer, promising improved food security and resilience against climate challenges for Indian farmers.

Innovative Vegetable Grafting Technology Offers Resilient Yields for Climate-Stressed Cultivation, ICRISAT Study Shows Research finds grafted tomatoes in polyhouses deliver up to 63.79% higher yields—paving the way for broader adoption across solanaceous crops

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'

YL Chandrasekhar, BCCI curator from Hyderabad, has been acknowledged as one of the best in India by some of the cricketing greats like Sunil Gavaskar, who is also incidentally the curator’s favourite cricketer

ICRISAT DG Himanshu Pathak has said that the institute had developed 1,200 variety of seeds  in more than five decades period, contributing to the food safety in the world.

Aflatoxins affect various food crops. Chronic exposure can lead to liver cancer, immune suppression, and stunted growth in children