Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
New generation of farmers lead the way in making farming more productive and profitable
Capacity development
Smallholder 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 mitigation
Harisankar Nayak’s thesis honored at a ceremony hosted by India’s Vice President
‘Farmers now more aware about climate resilient agri’
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: 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 mitigation
Ravi 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 mitigation
Scientists determine nitrogen use could be reduced without impacting rice yields for sustainability of rice production in Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains.
Indian scientists visit CIMMYT Türkiye facility for wheat improvement systems
Capacity development
Identifying opportunities for collaboration and information sharing between agricultural scientists in India and Türkiye.
CIMMYT leads innovation sprint to deliver results to farmers rapidly
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Climate-resilient soil fertility management by smallholders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Bringing voluntary carbon offset markets to smallholder Indian farmers
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT 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 security
Senior government representatives from across South Asia join forces to consolidate food security in the region.
Singh recognized for wheat crop improvement
Climate adaptation and mitigation
SAWBAR 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 mitigation
Source: 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 development
A 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 mitigation
CIMMYT 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 biodiversity
Evidence suggests conservation agriculture can maintain the sustainability of agri-food systems in regions impaired by soil salinity and sodicity.