On the World Day to Combat #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, we celebrate the transformation of #Bundelkhand, India from a degraded and water-stressed landscape into a model of watershed-led development. Through ICRISAT's integrated interventions, communities have strengthened water security, stabilized agricultural productivity despite low rainfall, restored degraded lands, and reduced distress migration, demonstrating how science, partnerships, and community action can build resilience in dryland regions. #WithScienceWeCan #UNited4Land Read more: pressroom.icrisat.org/revivi…

#pressrelease Bihar Minister of Agriculture Applauds ICRISAT and Partners’ Efforts to Strengthen #Millet Cultivation in the State The Bihar Centre of Excellence for the Millet Value Chain (BCoEMVC) at Mayapur, #Gaya, welcomed Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha (@VijayKrSinhaBih), Government of Bihar (@bihargov), during the #KhetBachaoAbhiyan. Jointly implemented by @ICRISAT, Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (@Rpcau_pusa), Bihar Agricultural University (@Bau_sabour), and the Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar (@Agribih), the initiative is strengthening millet value chains and advancing sustainable agriculture while improving farmer livelihoods. Read more: pressroom.icrisat.org/bihar-…

#Pressrelease #News ICRISAT and Soket AI (@soketlabs) have joined hands to develop next-generation AI solutions that combine cutting-edge artificial intelligence with decades of agricultural science, climate intelligence, and domain expertise, Together, we will explore reasoning-driven AI systems, agricultural knowledge corpora, and domain-specific foundation models to strengthen climate resilience and decision-making across agrifood systems. This collaboration reflects a shared vision of building trusted, science-based, and context-aware AI that can support researchers, extension systems, policymakers, and farmers. Dr Himanshu pathak (@HPathakOfficial) | Dr Shalander kumar (@kumar_shalander) | Dr Kishore Kumar (@kishorekumar24) | Dr Abhishek upperwal (@upperwal) | soumya kochar @CGIAR | CGIAR Digital Transformation (@CGIAR_Data) | IndiaAI (@OfficialINDIAai) | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India (@IndiaDST) | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (@ANRFIndia) | MeitY Startup Hub (@meitystartuphub) #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalAgriculture #ClimateResilience #AgrifoodSystems #FoundationModels #AgriAI #Innovation #ICRISAT #SoketAI #CGIAR #indiaaimission.

Abstract submissions are now open for Dryland Congress 2026. ICRISAT and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (@icarindia) will host Dryland Congress 2026 from 10–12 September 2026 at the NASC Complex, #NewDelhi, India, under the theme “Transforming Dryland Agriculture through South–South Cooperation.” Researchers, policymakers, development practitioners, private sector innovators, students, and farmer organizations from across the Global South are invited to submit abstracts under six thematic areas: • Breeding for Tomorrow: Accelerating Genetic Gains in Dryland Crops • Climate-Resilient Dryland Landscapes • Better Diets and Nutrition through Markets and Policies • Reimagining Resilient Dryland Farming Systems • Transforming Seed Systems in the Global South • Gender- and Youth-Centred Transformation Present your research, engage with global experts, connect with partners across the Global South, showcase innovations, and help shape the future of dryland transformation. Visit the website for more details: lnkd.in/eiuuMe5G Submit your abstract: drylandcongress.icrisat.org/… #DrylandCongress2026 #CallForAbstracts #DrylandAgriculture #SouthSouthCooperation

Join us for the upcoming ISSCA Global Webinar! As food systems face growing climate, economic, and development challenges, scaling proven innovations has become more important than ever. This #ISSCA webinar on Scaling Practice, Experience Sharing and Learning will bring together researchers, policymakers, development practitioners and innovators from across the Globe to explore practical experiences, lessons learned, and pathways to accelerate impact at scale. 25 June 2026 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM IST | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EAT | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CEST Speakers: • Mr Sanjay Agarwal, Assistant Director General, ICRISAT • Dr Timothy Krupnik, Director, Scaling for Impact Program • Dr Marc Schut, Senior Advisor for Innovation Portfolio Management, Office of the Chief Scientist, CGIAR • Dr Mequanint B. Melesse, Senior Scientist – Development Economist, ICRISAT Q&A sessions moderated by: • Dr Swamikannu Nedumaran, Principal Scientist I – Agricultural Economist, ICRISAT • Dr Gizaw Desta, Senior Scientist – Natural Resources and Landscape Management, ICRISAT Join the conversation and learn how partnerships, innovation, and knowledge exchange can help transform agriculture across the Global South. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…

यहां पढ़ें krishitimes.com/bihar-millet… बिहार में श्री अन्न क्रांति: मिलेट खेती से बढ़ेंगे रोजगार, किसानों की आय और ग्रामीण उद्यमिता @Agribih @IPRDBihar @BametiBihar @ICRISAT #Millets #ShreeAnna #BiharAgriculture #MilletMission #ICRISAT #FarmerIncome #SustainableAgriculture

Today, ICRISAT Director General Dr Himanshu Pathak (@HPathakOfficial) inaugurated the #MAHARISHI Mini Secretariat at #ICRISAT's Nairobi Office, Kenya, marking an important milestone in strengthening partnerships, knowledge exchange, and innovation across the Global South to accelerate millet research and innovation. Launched under India's #G20 Presidency, MAHARISHI (the Millets and Other Ancient Grains International Research Initiative) serves as a global platform to advance research, innovation, and international partnerships on millets and other ancient grains for food security, nutrition, and climate-resilient agriculture. Through this regional Mini Secretariat in Kenya, ICRISAT, in partnership with ICAR, will continue to strengthen South-South cooperation on millet research. @PIBAgriculture @IcarFor @icarindia @MAHARISHI_G20 @PMOIndia

Registrations are now open for Dryland Congress 2026! ICRISAT and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (@icarindia) will host Dryland Congress 2026 from 10–12 September 2026 at the NASC Complex, #NewDelhi, India, under the theme “Transforming Dryland Agriculture through South–South Cooperation.” The three-day event will bring together global leaders, researchers, policymakers, development partners, and innovators for high-level plenary sessions, technical discussions, policy dialogues, innovation showcases, the Dryland Expo, startup engagement platforms, and the ISSCA Awards. Visit the website for more details: drylandcongress.icrisat.org/ For registration, see: drylandcongress.icrisat.org/…

Telangana Agri-Input Dealers Training Program – Batch 6 | 8–9 June 2026 A two-day training program on soil health management for agri-input dealers from #Telangana was jointly conducted by ICRISAT and the Telangana State Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited at ICRISAT Headquarters on 8–9 June 2026. The training focused on soil health, bio-fertilizers, biochar, drone technology, farm mechanization, and integrated pest management for climate-resilient agriculture.

A high-level delegation from the National Rainfed Area Authority (@nraa_dac), New Delhi, visited the Tahrauli Landscape in #Jhansi on 6 June 2026 to assess the progress and impact of ICRISAT-led watershed and livelihood initiatives. The delegation observed notable improvements in groundwater availability, cropping patterns, and cropping intensity, and visited community ponds, guava-based agri-horticulture systems, and traditional #haveli structures while interacting with local communities to witness the benefits of the integrated landscape approach. The team also engaged with the Natural Resource Management Committee and the Progressive #Bundelkhand Farmer Producer Company, appreciating ICRISAT’s role in strengthening community participation, market linkages, and resilient rural livelihoods.

ICRISAT #Niger, in partnership with the Institut National de Recherche Agronomique du Niger (@inran_Niger) and the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT (@BiovIntCIAT_eng), hosted a national capacity-building workshop on the Multilateral System and Farmers’ Rights under the FAO International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (@planttreaty) from 3–6 June 2026. The workshop brought together researchers, public institutions, NGOs, farmers’ groups, civil society organizations, and scientists from the national genebanks of Burkina Faso and Mali to strengthen capacity and collaboration on plant genetic resources across West and Central Africa. Participants also visited ICRISAT’s regional genebank at the Sadore Research Station, recognizing its progress toward FAO standards and reaffirming their commitment to strengthening partnerships through the @CGIAR Genebank Accelerator.

Participants of the #ISSCA and #ITEC training programme share key insights gained at ICRISAT HQ! Ms Felistas Mtenga, Land Resources Conservation Officer from the Department of Agriculture, #Malawi, shared her feedback from the training course on “Regenerative Agriculture for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Intensification of the Drylands.” She emphasized the importance of regenerative agriculture in addressing climate change and improving farmers’ livelihoods, aligning with Malawi’s vision for sustainable agricultural development.

Telangana Agri-Input Dealers Training Program – Batch 5 | 4–5 June 2026 A two-day training program on soil health management for agri-input dealers from #Telangana was jointly conducted by ICRISAT and the Telangana State Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited at ICRISAT Headquarters on 4–5 June 2026. Aligned with the #WorldEnvironmentDay2026 theme, "Our Planet, Our Future," the training highlighted the importance of responsible input use and soil stewardship in building resilient and sustainable dryland farming systems. The program showcased practical solutions and technologies that support #soilhealth, sustainable agriculture, and climate-resilient farming.

ICRISAT participated in the National Workshop on “India’s Transition to Regenerative Agriculture: Policy, Partnerships, and Pathways” held in New Delhi on 2–3 June 2026, organized by The Nature Conservancy (@nature_org) and the Confederation of Indian Industry's Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (@cii_face). Dr Dinesh Kumar Chauhan (@dkchauhan), Head – Agribusiness Innovation and Nutrition, ICRISAT, joined the session on Crop Diversification & Market Integration, sharing insights on strengthening value chains, promoting entrepreneurship, supporting farmer collectives, and creating market-led opportunities that make crop diversification economically viable for smallholder farmers. Discussions highlighted the need to transition from water-intensive monocultures to diversified, climate-smart farming systems, including agroforestry, horticulture, millets, pulses, and oilseeds. The session also emphasized stronger market linkages, value addition, private sector participation, enabling policies, and landscape-level approaches to build resilient agricultural systems and support year-round farmer incomes.

The ICRISAT Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA) is building a standing pool of professionals from the Global South who can be considered for upcoming #ISSCA capacity building initiatives. These include in-person international training programmes, short-term courses, and workshops designed to enable the deployment and scaling of field-ready innovations across the Global South. Please fill the below form to be considered for the standing pool of eligible candidates for futher program-wise shortlisting. Eligible candidates will be contacted by the ISSCA team at ICRISAT and guided through the formal application process for the respective programs. forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/…

Dr Shalander Kumar (@kumar_shalander), Principal Scientist – Transforming Agrifood Systems at ICRISAT, participated as a committee member in the 34th Meeting of the Research Advisory Committee of ICAR–Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (@IcarCrida), held on 28–29 May 2026. As a committee member, Dr Kumar contributed to ongoing discussions on dryland agriculture and shared insights from ICRISAT’s global experience across diverse regions. The meeting provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and reaffirmed the strong partnership between ICRISAT and the National Agricultural Research System (NARS), advancing resilient, productive, and prosperous dryland farming systems.

ICRISAT, in collaboration with the Legal Affairs Office of the @CGIAR System Organization, hosted a webinar on “Evolving Partnership Approaches to Advance Innovation and Impact” on 20 May 2026. The webinar explored emerging partnership models and discussed how CGIAR Centers can strengthen engagement with public and private sector stakeholders in response to evolving funding landscapes. ICRISAT shared insights on its partnership ecosystem, including the #ISSCA platform for South–South cooperation and the #CATALYST initiative for corporate engagement, while showcasing avenues for knowledge exchange and capacity building across CGIAR and beyond.

#BeatPlasticPollution On #WorldEnvironmentDay2026, ICRISAT highlights the potential of turning waste into wealth through innovation and community action. In Odisha, under the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (@OLM_MShakti), rural women are transforming invasive Water Hyacinth into nutrient-rich compost, turning an environmental challenge into sustainable livelihood opportunities. Supported by AI-powered technologies that leverage drones, satellite imagery, and digital tools, this approach is advancing ecosystem restoration, sustainable resource recovery, and resilient landscapes for a greener future. UN Environment Programme (@UNEP)