In a significant step toward promoting climate-resilient agriculture, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), Morocco, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 5, 2025, in New Delhi. The MoU aims to strengthen collaboration in soil health, precision plant nutrient management, and resilient farming systems.
The agreement was formally signed by Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) and Director General of ICAR, and Dr. Kaushik Majumdar, Director General of APNI, in the presence of senior ICAR officials. The partnership is expected to lead to joint research initiatives, knowledge exchange, and science-led solutions that support sustainable agriculture and help farmers adapt to the challenges posed by climate change.
Dr. Jat emphasized that this collaboration would open new avenues for long-term cooperation in critical areas of plant nutrition and soil management, benefiting both India and African nations. He underscored the importance of integrating science and innovation to achieve agricultural sustainability.
APNI, established in 2019, is a not-for-profit research and education organization headquartered at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Benguérir, Morocco. The institute also operates regional offices in Settat (Morocco), Nairobi (Kenya), and Yamoussoukro (Côte d'Ivoire). APNI is dedicated to advancing plant nutrition through evidence-based practices and promoting sustainable soil management and agronomy across Africa.
The ICAR-APNI collaboration is expected to foster innovation, enhance capacity building, and promote best practices in nutrient and soil management.
This partnership holds the potential to benefit millions of smallholder farmers by improving productivity and resilience in the face of evolving climatic conditions.
