Making food system costs visible: A policy imperative for Colombia and Peru
Latin America’s agrifood systems are economically dynamic, generating jobs, exports, and foreign exchange, and driving regional growth
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ICRISAT and IFPRI Launch CGIAR India Policy Innovation Hub
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), in partnership with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), launched the CGIAR India Policy Innovation Hub, a co-creation platform designed to strengthen evidence-led policymaking for transforming India’s food systems.
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From Crisis to Opportunity: How Agricultural Innovation Can Buffer the Global Shock of the Iran War
Opinion piece by Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
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Nigeria Approves High-Performing Groundnut Variety SAMNUT 30 Developed by ICRISAT
Ibadan, Nigeria | April 2026: Nigeria has approved the release of SAMNUT 30 (ICGV 206228), a high-performing groundnut variety developed by ICRISAT, marking an important step toward enhancing productivity and resilience and food and nutrition security among smallholder farmers.
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ICRISAT organizes NNF–FWGA Project Inception and Stakeholder Workshop
ICRISAT in partnership with the Fortified Whole Grain Alliance (FWGA), convened the Project Inception for ‘Advancing whole grain processing technologies and improving consumer acceptability of whole grain foods’ at its Hyderabad headquarters on 28 April 2026.
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Reviving Water, Restoring Landscapes: Livelihoods Improved After Six Years of Measurable Change in Central India
ICRISAT’s study, “Restoration potential of degraded landscapes for strengthening rural livelihoods,” presents compelling evidence from Bundelkhand, India, tracking watershed-driven transformation and showing how Pura Birdha village moved from drought-stricken conditions to water surplus.
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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 farming systems. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, plant pests and diseases are responsible for the loss of up to 40% of global food crops each year, resulting in agricultural trade losses exceeding USD 220 billion annually.
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Kenya Clears Path for Field Trials of Gene-Edited Banana
Landmark decision recognizes non-GMO status of gene-edited banana. 12 May 2026 - Nairobi, Kenya: A quiet but significant shift in Kenya’s agricultural landscape is opening new opportunities and doors for innovation and renewed hope for banana farmers affected by bacterial wilt disease.