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Four Essential Podcasts Featuring Dr. Ismahane Elouafi: Science, Systems, and the Future of Food
29.04.25In an era marked by mounting crises—climate extremes, deepening inequality, and growing food insec…
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The Road to Ending Malnutrition: How the Paris N4G Summit Sparked a Global Call to Action
17.04.25The Paris Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit brought global leaders and organizations together in a…
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Ismahane Elouafi on TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world
16.04.25CGIAR is delighted to announce that CGIAR Executive Managing Director, Ismahane Elouafi has been nam…
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Harvesting Collaboration for Food Security. CGIAR Science Week Closes.
14.04.2511th April, Nairobi, Kenya: After a remarkable week of science, innovation, and cementing of partner…
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MEDIA RELEASE | New CGIAR flagship report translates insights into impact for food systems in crisis
14.04.25Nairobi, Kenya, 14 April 2025 – With food systems under strain from climate change, conflict,…
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Science Week Opens: A Leap Forward in Science Collaboration for Food Security
08.04.257th April, Nairobi, Kenya: Science Week was launched today by Special Guest H.E. Musalia Mudavadi,…
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ICRISAT Hosts Successful Scientists’ Field Day
09.02.24Driving Innovation and Collaboration for Sustainable Agriculture Chickpea experts from around the gl…
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Extending forecasts from days to over a month improves farmer resilience in West Africa
08.02.24When irrigation isn't available, it's important to know when to expect rain. But with changes…
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Revolutionizing Agriculture Together: India-Africa Unite for Farm Mechanization in Ludhiana
30.01.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Bringing Together Indian and African Experts, Researchers, Manufacturers, and Policymakers to Discus…
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Krushi Odisha 2024 Showcases Mettle of Women Farmers to Drive Investment
15.01.24-
Food security
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Gender equality
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Nutrition
The three-day Krushi Odisha 2024 conclave organized by the Government of Odisha with the theme…
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Harnessing the Power of Millets in the Global Fight Against Diabetes
14.11.23-
Nutrition, health & food security
Every year, World Diabetes Day provides an opportunity to pause and truly take stock of…
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Boosting Millet Production: ICRISAT Joins Forces with the Assam Millet Mission
10.11.23-
Food security
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Gender equality
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Nutrition, health & food security
The International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Government of Assa…
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SERVIR Clubs: Transforming STEM Education and Gender Equity in Senegal
07.11.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Youth
Collaborative Efforts Bridging the Gender Gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics i…
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ICRISAT Boosts Food Security in Niger and Chad During Ukraine-Russian Conflict
26.10.23-
Food security
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Nutrition
Amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russian conflict, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-A…
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Drought Tolerant seeds begin to bear fruit in Taita-Taveta, Kenya
21.10.23In the heart of Taita-Taveta County, Kenya, an innovative combination of superior seeds and comprehe…
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New Research Decodes Pearl Millet’s Climate Resilience and Nutritional Secrets
17.10.23-
Adaptation
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Nutrition
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Nutrition, health & food security
Collaboration between the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)…
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ICRISAT Wins Prestigious UNDP Mahatma Award 2023 for Work in Bundelkhand, India
30.09.23-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
ICRISAT clinched the 'UNDP Mahatma Award for Biodiversity' for its remarkable contributions to human…
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In Memoriam: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Visionary Agriculture Scientist and ICRISAT Co-Founder, Professor MS Swaminathan
29.09.23As we come to terms with the profound loss of Professor MS Swaminathan, we find…
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India: Odisha Women Entrepreneurs Boost Student Nutrition in 55 Schools with Millet Meals
13.09.23-
Nutrition, health & food security
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Youth
Over 3,600 students enrolled in 55 government-run schools in the Koraput district of Odisha are…
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Digital phenotyping technologies set to take off across CGIAR
08.12.21-
Big data
New and more accessible digital phenotyping technologies and methods can help breeding programs coll…
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ICRISAT awarded 2021 Africa Food Prize
08.09.21-
Food security
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Health
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been awarded the …
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A year of many big impacts and landmark varietal releases
03.09.21-
Environmental health
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Gender equality
Surmounting all odds in 2020, ICRISAT with its ‘business as usual’ attitude was able to…
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ICRISAT’s plant health researchers mine genes to defend chickpea against a deadly pathogen
03.09.21-
Health
In their battle against dry root rot (DRR) of chickpea, a devastating fungal disease emerging…
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A monk’s souvenir that became pigeonpea’s crown jewel
27.08.21-
Biodiversity
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Health
ICP 7035, a landrace of pigeonpea from India is a rare line with resistance to…
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