ICRISAT
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
About
About ICRISAT
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a pioneering International Organization committed to developing and improving dryland farming and agri-food systems to address the challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and environmental degradation affecting the 2.1 billion people residing in the drylands of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and beyond.
Feature image: Women farmers attending International Women’s Day at ICRISAT Headquarters India. Credit: ICRISAT/Srujan Punna
Our Locations
10 locations
Contacts
Headquarters
Address: Patancheru 502 324 Telangana State, India
Ph: +91 8455683071
Fax: +91 8455683074
E-mail: [email protected]
Addresses of hubs and country offices
Media and Communications
Ramon Peachey
Director – Communications
[email protected]
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Why Agri-Input Dealers Matter More Than Ever in an Era of Agricultural Uncertainty
Opinion piece by Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
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ICRISAT Expands Climate-Resilient Chickpea Production in Southern Africa Amid Rising Market Demand
As rising fertilizer prices, climate pressures, and global supply chain disruptions place growing strain on food systems, the International Crops...
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Plant Health for Food Security - ICRISAT’s Integrated Approach to Grain Legume Disease Management
International Plant Health Day Feature | 12 May 2026 - Healthy plants are the foundation of agricultural productivity, food security, and resilient...