Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
A marine engineer embarks on making life easier for farmers in his native village, by establishing a one-stop shop agri-business center
Capacity developmentThe Bhusari Cold Storage in Begusarai, Bihar, has helped build the capacity of over 25,000 smallholder farmers through improved access to farming resources, advanced technologies, and advisories on climate-resilient agri-practices and allied services.
Enhancing wheat breeding efficiency in South Asia through early germplasm access
Environmental health and biodiversitySuccess stories witnessed in India, Pakistan, and Nepal underscore the transformative potential of this approach, offering a beacon of hope for agricultural communities in South Asia and beyond.
Advanced training on conservation agriculture focuses on creating sustainable agronomic systems
Capacity developmentDuring the two-week training, jointly conducted by CIMMYT-BISA-ICAR, participants learned about innovative and cutting-edge research in conservation agriculture, visited industry, and interacted with farmers for first-hand impact.
CIMMYT-BISA-ICAR partnership brings huge benefits in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigationIn 2011, CIMMYT and ICAR committed to agricultural development in South Asia with the creation of BISA. Since then, BISA has increased crop yields, developed hardy wheat varieties and championed environmental health.
India transforms wheat for the world
Climate adaptation and mitigationBuilding on a partnership spanning more than five decades, Indian and CIMMYT wheat scientists, policymakers and farmers forge a transformation path, applying innovations that ensure national food security and resource conservation.
Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization: efficiency, inclusiveness, and resilience
Capacity developmentCIMMYT continues its dedication to mechanization as part of FAO conference. Bram Govaerts, director general, presented a keynote address.
Conservation agriculture helps smallholder farmers to be more resource efficient
Capacity developmentA village in the Indian state of Bihar boasts 100% zero-till technology adoption, helping improve agriculture production and climate change mitigation.
Adaptation Atlas is a positive step towards climate resilient agriculture
Climate adaptation and mitigationBuilding technical capacity for emerging agri-research science and big data management
Capacity developmentNew collaborative survey on local cropping systems provides rural work experience for students at Chaudhury Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University.
New generation of farmers lead the way in making farming more productive and profitable
Capacity developmentSmallholder farmers increasingly benefit as the younger generation adopts mechanization and sustainable agri-technologies.
Graduate of CIMMYT/ICAR partnership honored by Indian government
Climate adaptation and mitigationHarisankar Nayak’s thesis honored at a ceremony hosted by India’s Vice President
‘Farmers now more aware about climate resilient agri’
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Times of India (20 Jan 2023)
Farmers in India learn how to adapt their methodologies to climate change.
A reluctant farmer changes the fortune of his inherited land
Climate adaptation and mitigationRavi Ranjan took to farming after the death of his grandfather and, despite his initial apprehension about working in agriculture, has never looked back.