Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
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.
Sustainability of rice production in the Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains
Climate adaptation and mitigationScientists determine nitrogen use could be reduced without impacting rice yields for sustainability of rice production in Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains.
Indian scientists visit CIMMYT TĂĽrkiye facility for wheat improvement systems
Capacity developmentIdentifying opportunities for collaboration and information sharing between agricultural scientists in India and TĂĽrkiye.
CIMMYT leads innovation sprint to deliver results to farmers rapidly
Climate adaptation and mitigationClimate-resilient soil fertility management by smallholders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Bringing voluntary carbon offset markets to smallholder Indian farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT and ICAR partner to reward Indian farmers for utilizing climate smart agricultural practices.
Expanding BISA expertise to new horizons in South Asia
Nutrition, health and food securitySenior government representatives from across South Asia join forces to consolidate food security in the region.
Singh recognized for wheat crop improvement
Climate adaptation and mitigationSAWBAR bestowed the Sh. VS Mathur Memorial Award 2022 upon CIMMYT scientist Ravi Singh for his pioneering work to enhance wheat productivity in India.
Fragile global food system calls for a collaborative approach
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: The Tribune India (2 Sep 2022)
Bram Govaerts, CIMMYT Director General, calls for greater collaboration to address global food security challenges.
Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) project enters Phase 4.0
Capacity developmentA renewed three-and-a-half-year commitment in India to strengthen gains made in mainstreaming innovations and agri-extension research in national systems, with emphasis on institutionalizing research delivery systems and cross-learning opportunities.
Biological nitrogen fixation and prospects for ecological intensification in cereal-based cropping systems
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT scientists seek alternatives to synthetic nitrogen using biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in order to reduce a significant driver of climate change.
Conservation agriculture practices revive saline and sodic soils
Environmental health and biodiversityEvidence suggests conservation agriculture can maintain the sustainability of agri-food systems in regions impaired by soil salinity and sodicity.
Earlier wheat planting will boost yields in eastern India
InnovationsAdjusting the sowing dates for wheat in eastern India will increase untapped potential production by 69%, new research shows, helping to ensure food security and farm profitability as the planet warms.
Researchers plan transformation of agrifood systems in South Asia
Nutrition, health and food securityCGIAR Initiative will put nutrition first, to increase access to sustainable healthy diets, and will work with partners across the production-to-consumption spectrum.
A climate-smart remodeling of South Asia’s rice-wheat cropping is urgent
Environmental health and biodiversityMultiple studies show conventional farming practices degrade soils, deplete aquifers and feed rampant greenhouse gas emissions.