India
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“Layering” climate smart rice-wheat farming practices in India boosts benefits
Climate adaptation and mitigation
New scientific research into “layering” climate smart agriculture techniques shows promise, demonstrating the potential for crop adaptability to climate change.
Precision Nutrient Management: The Future of Nitrogen Use Efficiency
Capacity development
This March, the Borlaug Institute of South Asia (BISA) held an international workshop on enhancing Nitrogen use efficiency in wheat using the combined approach of breeding and precision agronomy in Ladhowal, Punjab.
Overcoming gender gaps in rural mechanization
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
A new publication details current gender gaps in rural mechanization in Bangladesh, and outlines plans to overcome these challenges.
Success in mainstreaming CSISA-supported agricultural technologies
Capacity development
Since 2015, CSISA has been working to generate evidence on best management practices for improving cropping system productivity in the Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains.
Australian High Commissioner to India visits project fields
Nutrition, health and food security
This November, the work of the SRFSI project was marked with notable recognition by the Australian Government with a visit from the Australian High Commissioner to India, Harinder Sidhu.
Better farmer access to machinery eases crop residue burning in India
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Farmers in India are benefitting from technological innovations that can help prevent damaging smog levels in the capital Delhi and other areas.
Climate insurance for farmers: a shield that boosts innovation
Climate adaptation and mitigation
New insurance products geared towards smallholder farmers can help them recover their losses, and even encourage investment in climate-resilient innovations.
New study uncovers climate footprint of India’s favorite foods
Climate adaptation and mitigation
India needs to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from its rice and livestock sectors according to a study by CIMMYT and partners.
Campaign against residue burning seeks to make India’s “food bowl” sustainable
Climate adaptation and mitigation
In the 1960s, India became the center of the Green Revolution. Today, India needs a new Green Revolution.
New Publications: Mitigating greenhouse gas emission from rising food production
A new study identifies the key ways to keep up with India’s rising food demand while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers set new climate services strategy in Bangladesh
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Scientists from across South and Southeast Asia launched a new agenda earlier this week to boost community involvement in developing climate information and extension messaging services across the region.
