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The initiative aims to position Bihar as a leader in sustainable agriculture, enhancing crop resilience and supporting livelihoods for millions, according to a press release here on Friday.

The event attracted 51 researchers and breeders from 24 organisations, including representatives from public and private sectors, the Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR), as well as leading small millets research institutions.

Dr Blade currently serves as deputy director general of research and will guide the institute during this period of transition

Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, is set to take up the role of Secretary General of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) in mid-November 2024. Her career, marked by groundbreaking work in sustainable agriculture, equips her to steer the Forum towards its mission

These varieties aim to enhance food, feed, and fodder security, addressing the critical feed supply-demand gap in the region’s animal husbandry sector, which plays a vital role in the local economy

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

A video clip that went viral on the social media showed what appeared to be a big cat taking a stroll, and claimed it was spotted near the Metro station.

The initiative aims to harmonise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), foster connections among Asian soil laboratories, and advance collective efforts toward sustainable soil health.

Women from tribal communities are known to be socially cohesive, preserving and passing on indigenous knowledge while creating buy-in to new solutions that align with their values.

These portable sensors allow for quick evaluation of nutrition levels in indigenous food grains right at the farmer's gate or in research fields.

ICRISAT scientists explored the design of an affordable, farm-level operable kiln for biochar production aimed at supporting smallholder farmers.

Twenty refurbished computers from ICRISAT were donated to the charitable trust, which would directly benefit Kriti initiatives in Shaikpet, Khairtabad and Secunderabad mandals

This initiative comes on the heels of the installation of solar panels on key buildings within the campus, including the renowned ICRISAT Genebank

Social inclusion and the empowerment of women stand at the forefront of ICRISAT's mission in the dryland regions of Asia and Africa.

The new convention promises to substantially cut the time required to develop new pigeonpea lines with desirable traits, effectively bringing food to dryland communities faster.

Representatives from 11 African countries participated in the intensive learning experience from January 29 to February 10, 2024.

The gathering, organised by ICRISAT’s Chickpea Breeding Unit, brought together 38 leading scientists and researchers to explore the latest advancements in chickpea innovation.

Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, Director General of ICRISAT, welcomed the appointment.

The newly launched ‘Technology on Wheels’ reflects ICRISAT's commitment to bridging the gap between scientific advancements and in-the-field implementation

The election took place during the 7th SEALNET meeting, which was held virtually on September 19 and 20, 2023.