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ICRISAT co-releases pearl millet and sorghum hybrids in Zimbabwe

ICRISAT co-releases pearl millet and sorghum hybrids in Zimbabwe

These breakthrough varieties mark a significant step towards enhancing food security and climate resilience ICRISAT, in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe's Crop Breeding Institute (CBI), has successfully co-released Zimbabwe’s first two Pearl Millet Hybrid

Policy
ICRISAT, Bihar Government and local partners advance food and nutrition security

ICRISAT, Bihar Government and local partners advance food and nutrition security

The Centre is set to reshape Bihar’s food systems, with ICRISAT and its partners directly addressing the state’s food and nutritional security needs With a groundbreaking focus on food and nutrition security, the Bihar Centre

People
ICRISAT announces Dr Stanford Blade as Interim Director General

ICRISAT announces Dr Stanford Blade as Interim Director General

As Director General - Interim, Dr Blade is committed to reinforcing ICRISAT's position as a leader in dryland agricultural research The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) announces a transition of leadership

Research
ICRISAT and SKUAST co-develop first cold-tolerant sorghum in J&K

ICRISAT and SKUAST co-develop first cold-tolerant sorghum in J&K

The partnership focused on promoting dual-purpose sorghum varieties that provide grain and forage Jammu and Kashmir, in northern India, will release new forage sorghum varieties in 2025, marking the first successful adaptation of this dryland

People
ICRISAT announces Dr Himanshu Pathak as Director General designate

ICRISAT announces Dr Himanshu Pathak as Director General designate

He currently serves as Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) The Governing Board of the International Crops Research Institute for

People
ICRISAT appoints Ramkumar Ramaswamy as Director of Corporate Services

ICRISAT appoints Ramkumar Ramaswamy as Director of Corporate Services

A Chartered Accountant with a degree in Commerce, Ramaswamy has held key positions across various sectors including consumer goods, chemicals, oil and gas, natural resources, and steel The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid

Technologies
ICRISAT revolutionises crop testing with portable technology

ICRISAT revolutionises crop testing with portable technology

These portable sensors allow for quick evaluation of nutrition levels in indigenous food grains right at the farmer's gate or in research fields Researchers at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

Dietary Supplements
Nutricircle introduces health supplements My45NutrientsTM

Nutricircle introduces health supplements My45NutrientsTM

The supplement tablets are made from plant and herbal extracts Nutricircle, a BSE-listed R&D and science-based company, introduces another health supplement, My45Nutrients, under its nutraceutical category. My45Nutrients-Daily Dose of Goodness, made of plant extracts, tablets

Food
ICRISAT joins forces with Assam millet mission to enhance food systems

ICRISAT joins forces with Assam millet mission to enhance food systems

At the heart of the partnership is Assam's goal of boosting the cultivation, production and consumption of three native millet crops: Finger millet (Maruadhan), Foxtail millet (Kauni Dhan), and Proso millet (Cheena Bajra) The International Crop Research

Nutritionals
Odisha Women Entrepreneurs Boost Student Nutrition with Millet Meals

Odisha Women Entrepreneurs Boost Student Nutrition with Millet Meals

ICRISAT has scientifically validated and developed three ready-to-cook finger millet-based products Over 3,600 students enrolled in 55 government-run schools in the Koraput district of Odisha are now enjoying more nutritious mid-day meals featuring finger millet-based