ICRISAT, under Director General Dr Himanshu Pathak, has recently bolstered its collaborative framework in Uttar Pradesh through three strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). Key agreements were signed with two leading state agricultural universities: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut, and Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture […]
ICRISAT contributed significantly to a national multi-stakeholder workshop on acid soil management, organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Central Rice Research Institute on 2 December 2025. The event centered on the “SAFAR” project, an innovative initiative to create ‘Eco-Lime’ from industrial by-products like basic slag and fly […]
ICRISAT’s Director General, Dr Himanshu Pathak, visited the long-term field experiment for transplanted pigeonpea on 2 December 2025. The visit underscored the institution’s commitment to this transformative, climate-resilient technology aimed at bridging the critical yield gap in rainfed cultivation. Dr Pathak reviewed the ongoing trials and was briefed by the […]
ICRISAT made significant contributions at the Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) on “Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agri-Food Systems and Environmental Stewardship,” held from 24–26 November 2025 at the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in New Delhi. Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of ICRISAT, delivered the valedictory address as Chief Guest, highlighting […]
On 7 November 2025, ICRISAT scientists Dr Gajanan Sawargaonkar, Principal Scientist – Agronomy, Dr Rajesh Pasumarthi, Scientist – Microbiology, and Dr Rohan Khopade, Scientist – Horticulture, participated in the Regional Consultation on Biochar and Alternate Wetting and Drying Irrigation for Climate-Smart Rice Production in ASEAN, organized by the Asian Institute […]
ICRISAT is restoring freshwater ecosystems using its solar-powered water hyacinth harvester. The recognition of this harvester as one of India’s Top 100 Innovations of 2025 was announced during the launch of the book Top 100 Indian Innovations 2025 at the India International Innovation and Invention Expo (INEX India) on 13 […]
On 6 November, ICRISAT welcomed a delegation from Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Netherlands, to strengthen collaboration in sustainable and regenerative agriculture. Four WUR master’s students also joined ICRISAT to pursue their thesis research. The delegation held discussions with ICRISAT’s leadership to explore future collaborative opportunities between WUR and ICRISAT. […]
On 13 November 2025, ICRISAT demonstrated its commitment to integrated livestock management by conducting a comprehensive animal health program at its Patancheru campus. A key component was the successful vaccination of eight bulls against the highly contagious Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) using the long-lasting Bio FMD oil-adjuvant vaccine. This […]
On 17 October 2025, ICRISAT’s Global Research Program – Resilient Farming Systems (RFS) hosted its Quarterly Rewards & Recognition program, celebrating high-performing staff for the first two quarters of the financial year 2024–2025. Dr Rebbie Harawa, Africa Director and Global Research Program Director for RFFS, presented the ‘Star of the […]
A high-level, multi-state delegation of Chief Executive Officers and senior watershed officers from six Indian states visited the Tahruali cluster in Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, from 24-29 October 2025. Facilitated by ICRISAT, the visit showcased the institute’s science-led landscape rejuvenation work under its partnership with the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Delegates […]
A high-level delegation from Western Sydney University, Australia, comprising Professor Ian Anderson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research); Professor Mark Tjoelker, Director, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment; Dr Nisha Rakhesh, Head, International Strategies and Partnerships; and Dr Kopal Chaube (PhD), Lead, Research Collaborations and Partnerships (South Asia), visited ICRISAT and met with Director […]
On 21 October 2025, ICRISAT scientists took a leading role in the inaugural CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes Webinar, showcasing innovative tools for agricultural water management. The session opened with remarks from Dr Ramesh Singh, Principal Scientist – Landscape Resource Conservation & Cluster Lead, IDC. Dr Kaushal K Garg, Principal Scientist in […]
On 8 October 2025, Mr Nitin Khade, IAS, Joint Secretary, Watershed Management, and Mr CP Reddy, Senior Additional Commissioner, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, visited the key Watershed project sites in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The project is a partnership between ICRISAT, the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), and […]
On 3 October 2025, ICRISAT’s Patancheru campus welcomed a delegation of newly joined Probationary Agricultural Scientists hosted by ICAR – National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM). The visit was designed to inspire the next generation of scientists by providing deep insights into international agricultural research. The program commenced with a […]
ICRISAT, in collaboration with OLM and Mission Shakti, set up four mushroom spawn production units in Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Gajapati districts to address the shortage of quality spawn. Lack of spawn availability has been a major hurdle despite strong local demand for mushrooms. The units are equipped with autoclaves, […]
As part of the On-Farm Livelihood Management (OLM) initiative,ICRISAT has established a banana pseudo-stem fibre extraction unit in Puri district for empowering a women self-help group in Puri district. This unit transforms banana pseudo-stem waste, typically discarded after harvest, into valuable natural fibre, promoting sustainable agriculture and generating additional income […]
As part of the Innovative Scheme project supported by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, ICRISAT has successfully established a Microbial Culture Unit in Chandanpur village, Puri district. This initiative aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices through the production and application of beneficial microbes, enhancing soil […]
ICRISAT has established standardized protocols for seedling raising, handling, and transplanting to ensure consistent crop establishment despite variable rainfall. Climate-smart planting arrangements, combined with agronomic practices like nipping and integrated pest management, are being tested in farmers’fields in Odisha under an innovative project supported by the Government of Odisha. Landform […]
A high-level ICRISAT delegation, led by Dr Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General—Research and Innovation, and Dr Rebbie Harawa, Global Research Program Director, Resilient Farm and Food Systems & Director—Africa, visited the Odisha Livelihood Mission (OLM)—ICRISAT initiatives in Puri and Khordha districts, Odisha, on 12 August 2025. The team assessed two […]
ICRISAT convened a high-level review meeting at the Bihar Centre of Excellence for Millets Value Chain (BCoEMVC) in Mayapur, Gaya on 6 August 2025. The meeting brought together key officials, including Dr Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General – Research and Innovation, Dr Rebbie Harawa, Global Research Program Director – Resilient […]
