ICRISAT
Latest updates and developments at International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
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Odisha Govt Partners with ICRISAT to Pilot Farmer-Centric Carbon Market
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Odisha Government has partnered with ICRISAT to pilot a project aimed at developing a farmer-centric carbon market in India. The project seeks to help farmers earn carbon credits by adopting regenerative and climate-smart agricultural practices.…
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ICRISAT Develops World’s First Extreme Heat-Tolerant Pigeonpea Variety ICPV 25444 Through Speed Breeding
The new pigeonpea variety matures in just 125 days and yields up to 2 tons per hectare, even under temperatures as high as 45°C. It has shown promising results in field trials across multiple Indian states and is expected to significantly boost farmers’ incomes.…
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ICRISAT Introduces Cost-effective Biochar Production System for Farm-Level Sustainability
ICRISAT's research on low-cost, decentralized biochar production indicates a promising future for sustainable farming practices.…
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ICRISAT Recruitment 2022: Golden Opportunity for Graduates! Apply for Senior Officer Post
ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics) has announced vacancy for graduates on its Official website. Read on to know more.…
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ICRISAT’S 50th Anniversary Celebration Held in Malawi
Through several projects in Malawi and the rest of the world, ICRISAT has been a pioneer in piloting the scaling of farmer- and market-preferred drought-tolerant crop varieties by integrating public-private sector seed systems, an extension of advisory services, and climate and market information.…
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ICRISAT Invites Agritech Start-Ups to Apply for Funding
The selected start-ups will receive up to 50 lakhs in funding. The application deadline is April 30, 2022. The incubator will prioritize start-ups in areas such as precision agriculture, food technology, farm mechanization, climate change and resilience, and supply chain management.…
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ICRISAT Scientists Developed 'Chakti,' an Iron-Fortified Pearl Millet
This Iron biofortified Pearl Millet, as a low-cost dietary source of iron and zinc in the region, has the potential to improve nutrition for millions of farming households, as well as improve physical and mental performance, particularly among adolescents.…
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PM to Kick Off ICRISAT's Golden Jubilee Celebrations on Feb 5
The Prime Minister will also unveil a specially designed logo and issue a commemorative stamp to commemorate the institute's Golden Jubilee.…
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ICRISAT and Odisha Government Join Hands to help Tribals in State
Under an understanding endorsed with the Odisha government, ICRISAT will take up capacity building steps for the tribals…
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