Happening now! The Global South Millet Convening in Dubai (Mar 25-26, 2024) aims to review millet projects from #IYM2023, devise strategies for integrating millets and foster Centres of Excellence in leading millet-producing countries. Key participants, including #ICRISAT,

"#IYM2023 transformed the image of #millets from a 'poor farmers' crop' to 'grains with divine grace,' a term attributed by the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who called millets '#ShreeAnna'. As we conclude IYM2023, I advocate for the continuation of its spirit

At the recent #IYM2023 closing ceremony, Food and Agriculture Organization Director General, Qu Dongyu (FAO Director-General QU Dongyu) thanked ICRISAT Director General, Jacqueline Hughes for the institute’s work in conserving millet germplasm. “I appreciate that the DG of ICRISAT has come on board to advocate for #millets and the

ICRISAT, together with FAO Eastern Africa, has launched an initiative aimed at combating hidden hunger throughout East and Southern Africa. A recent writeshop convened FAO leaders, experts from #ICRISAT and World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) and participants from Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda to craft an

Today, we launched the All India Coordinated Research Project on Kharif Pulses Annual Group Meet-2024! This 3-day event, hosted at ICRISAT from May 27 to 29, 2024, brings together all NARS partners working on pulses. The meet aims to review the progress made over the past year

ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research.) and #ICRISAT renewed their collaboration in #NewDelhi today. Dr Himanshu Pathak, DG, ICAR and Dr Jacqueline Hughes, DG, ICRISAT signed the 5-year work plan (2024 - 2028). The focus of this renewed collaboration will be on climate-resilient agriculture,

Dr Victor Afari-Sefa, Global Research Program Director - Enabling Systems Transformation, ICRISAT had an inspiring meeting with Dr Arabinda Padhee, Principal Secretary of Agriculture, Government of Odisha on July 5, 2024, Dr Victor Afari-Sefa and Dr Aviraj Datta, ICRISAT’s Resident

We are proud to announce that Dr Victor Afari-Sefa, Global Research Program Director for Enabling Systems Transformation at #ICRISAT, has been nominated to join the prestigious World Agriculture Forum Council. "I will do my utmost to serve the Council to the best of my abilities

#pressrelease The Smart Food Africa initiative, led by the #ICRISAT, made a powerful debut in #Zimbabwe at the 20th Comprehensive #Africa Agriculture Development Program-Partnership Platform meeting held on 30 October 2024 in Harare. #SmartFood Rebbie Harawa Malcolm x

👏 A huge congratulations 🎊 to our 🇦🇺partners ICRISAT on launching 🚀 Smart Food For Africa, an initiative developing strong research & policy partnerships 🤝for climate smart agriculture👩🏽‍🌾, food & nutrition security.

Starting Now! ICRISAT, as part of the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies for Food, Land, and Water Systems Transformation (NPS), is organizing: Workshop on Harnessing the Policy Environment to Promote the Utilization of High-Value Traditional Crops in Kenya

#ICRISATatCOP16 Join us on December 4, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the CGIAR Food Pavilion during UN Land and Drought COP16 Riyadh for a discussion on: "Convergence Model for Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture: Building Sustainable Agri-Food Systems" Moderator: Dr. Dr Dinesh Chauhan, #ICRISAT Panelists: Dr

Key Highlights from today’s sessions! #ICRISATatCOP16 From forging partnerships aligned with the CGIAR 2030 strategy for drylands to leading critical discussions on the soil-water, agriculture-nutrition, and climate-nutrition nexuses, our presence at COP16 was impactful. We

Message of Condolence ICRISAT mourns the loss of Dr Kanayo F Nwanze, a giant in agricultural research for development and a distinguished leader whose unwavering dedication profoundly impacted global food security. pressroom.icrisat.org/icrisat-mourns… International Fund for Agricultural Development CGIAR AfricaRice

We hosted a delegation from the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) in #Nigeria recently. During their visit, the delegation engaged with Dr Victor Afari-Sefa (Victor Afari-Sefa), Global Research Program Director – Enabling Systems Transformation, toured ICRISAT

#HappeningNow This week where we highlight #AcceleratingAction and celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, we are glad to welcome 35 participants from 26 countries to the International Training on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Principles in Research for Development.

We’re at #CGIARScienceWeek! Catch us at the Delivering Resilient Drylands – Theme day 📅 Thu, 10 April | 🕝 8 am to 2:30 pm | 📍 CR 10] Read more - lnkd.in/gucvZp8g Our side events: 🔹 Unlocking the Potential of Local Value Chains for Global Impact 📅 Wed, 9 April | 🕝

The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with ICRISAT to advance agricultural development and sustainability across Nigeria. Read more: thesun.ng/naic-icrisat-s… Victor Afari-Sefa

ICRISAT #Nigeria marked its 54th Foundation Day on 20 June 2025 with a high-impact event that brought together farmers, youth, development partners, and local leaders to celebrate over five decades of agricultural innovation and resilience. Read more - pressroom.icrisat.org/icrisat-nigeri…

#PartnershipForGoals ICRISAT’s leads the discussions for the convergence of key government schemes for the project "Revitalizing Rural Livelihoods through Establishment of Inclusive Agro-Processing Business Models and Entrepreneurship Development in Telangana State" Dr Dinesh