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IITA-CGIAR scientist named one of Africa Food Prize 2025 laureates for breakthrough in cassava and yam seed systems
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)04.09.25Ibadan, Nigeria – IITA–CGIAR proudly celebrates the recognition of Dr Mercy Diebiru-Ojo as o…
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CGIAR Accredited to UNEA: Bringing Food, Land, and Water Systems into Global Environmental Policy dialogues
Multifunctional Landscapes Science Program09.07.25-
Biodiversity
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural research partnership, has been officially accredited as an…
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World Environment Day 2025: Tackling the Global Plastic Crisis to Regenerate Our Food Systems
CGIAR29.05.25Photo credit: Calf with trash; Vrindavan, India. Apercoco Since 1974, World Environment Day has mobi…
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Food Policy Priorities for A Changing World
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)28.05.25IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food Policy Report reflects on 50 years of progress and examines priorities…
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Gaza’s worsening food crisis and troubled path to reconstruction
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)27.05.25By Sara Gustafson and Rob Vos May 27, 2025 As the Israel-Hamas conflict rages on in…
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AI sparks a new agricultural revolution in the Global South
Digital Transformation Accelerator16.05.25-
Big data
On a sunny April morning in Nairobi, the United Nations compound buzzed with more than…
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Safeguarding Global Food Security, CGIAR Germplasm Health Units Pave the Way for Safe Seed Exchange
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)24.04.25As climate change continues to reshape agricultural landscapes worldwide, ensuring the health and sa…
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Building Capacity in Crop Modeling to Advance Circular Food Systems in Southern Africa
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)10.04.25-
Big data
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
Training Equips Researchers to Support Smallholder Farmers with Climate-Smart, Sustainable Agricultu…
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Over 1,000 Farmers in Kenya’s Semi-Arid Regions Trained in Climate-Smart Innovations
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)08.04.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) project is transforming far…
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Building IP Capacity Across Nations: ICRISAT’s South-South Training Sparks Cross-Country Learning
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)03.04.25-
Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), under the Indian Tec…
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ICRISAT Celebrates its 54th Foundation Day with a Vision for Resilient and Prosperous Drylands
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)28.03.25Hyderabad, India – 28 March 2024: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tr…
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Creating a Network of Aflatoxin Management Champions in the Global South
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)11.03.25-
Food security
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Nutrition
Aflatoxin contamination remains a significant challenge for food safety, human health, and livestock…
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Labor to Leadership: The Rising Role of Women in Agriculture-Dependent Communities
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)10.03.25International Women’s Day Spotlight: New Research Reveals the Complex Realities of Women’s Agenc…
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ICRISAT Welcomes Dr Himanshu Pathak as New Director General
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)06.03.25The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), a CGIAR Research Cen…
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With Science, We Can: Degraded Lands Transform into Productive Farms in Latur, India
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)26.02.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health & biodiversity
For decades, Latur has struggled with erratic rainfall, groundwater depletion, and soil degradation.…
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Empowering Women Through Smart Food Training in Balleyara, Niger
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)26.02.25-
Gender equality
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
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Social inclusion
In the rural community of Balleyara, Niger, thirty women are now equipped with transformative skills…
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ICRISAT Trains Officials from 14 Nations to Combat Land Degradation and Achieve Carbon Neutrality
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)21.02.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Hyderabad, India [21 February 2025]: A transformative three-week International Training on Landscap…
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ICRISAT and CARICOM Private Sector Organization Forge Landmark Partnership to Strengthen Agri-Food Resilience and Reduce Import Dependence
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)21.02.25-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the CARICOM Priva…
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Invisible Malnutrition: Protein Deficiency Plagues Rural India Despite Availability and Affordability
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)14.02.25-
Food security
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Nutrition
In rural India, where agriculture sustains millions, a surprising paradox exists—protein deficienc…
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Smart Foods for Smarter Policies: Millets in India’s Public Distribution System
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)28.01.25As India intensifies efforts to fight hunger and malnutrition, the Tata-Cornell Institute (TCI) and …
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Celebrating World Soil Day 2024: ICRISAT Champions Soil Health Initiatives
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)06.12.24Hyderabad, 5 December 2024: In alignment with World Soil Day 2024, the International Crops Research…
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Shaping a Sustainable Future: Implementing CGIAR’s 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands
CGIAR05.12.24-
Environmental health & biodiversity
On 4 December 2024, the CGIAR, ICARDA and ICRISAT launched the CGIAR 2030 Global Strategy…
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ICRISAT Co-Releases First Pearl Millet and Sorghum Hybrids in Zimbabwe
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)03.12.24Science-led innovation is reshaping agriculture in Zimbabwe, directly addressing critical challenges…
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ICRISAT Open Field Day Showcases High-Yield Seeds and Climate-Resilient Innovations in Mali
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)26.11.24The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) successfully hosted i…
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