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Evidence-led food systems transformation policies in the context of Viksit Bharat

Fostering evidence-informed rural transformation in Ethiopia

Launched in April 2026, Nigeria’s Policy Innovation Hub connects research evidence with practical implementation. By fostering high-level partnerships and demand-driven agendas, the Hub focuses on climate resilience, gender inclusion, and private-sector investment to transform Nigeria’s agrifood systems and provide a scalable model for regional policy reform.

Fertilizer and energy prices have spiked due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on agricultural producers and sparking fears of a potential rise in food prices

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), in partnership with the Government of Odisha, ICAR–Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (ICAR-CRIDA), and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), jointly organised the State-level Inception Workshop of the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme (OADMP) in Bhubaneswar on 30 January 2026.

Marking a breakthrough in the fight against food insecurity and low rural incomes in Malawi, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), together with the Government of Malawi and national research institutions, has supported the release of the country’s first early-maturing vegetable pigeonpea variety, enabling farmers to earn sooner while improving household nutrition.

Access to credit from formal banks is limited for smallholder farmers due to high interest rates, difficulty in gathering the required documents, and other factors across Africa.

Every year, we reaffirm our commitment to women and girls in science. We host panels, share statistics, and celebrate role models. These efforts matter, but in Africa today, they are no longer enough.