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Celebrating a transformative moment with the launch of our new brand identity – our logo & slogan have arrived! Leading the way in sustainable agriculture, we are unwavering in our mission to enhance food security, enrich communities, and empower smallholder farmers across drylands. Our core values and dedication are vividly reflected in our renewed brand essence. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey forward. #NewBeginnings #SustainableGrowth

#OutNow: The latest Pulse India Magazine by India Pulses And Grains Association features two articles from #ICRISAT 1. Embracing Pulses for Food Security and a Sustainable Future, an Op-Ed by Director General of ICRISAT, Dr Jacqueline Hughes 2. Transforming Drylands: ICRISAT's Five Decades of Innovation in #Chickpea and #Pigeonpea Research by Parkavi Kumar, Tahira Carter, Rakesh Srivastava and Prakash I Gangashetty Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gH4uwZiz

📣 Wonder Woman Wednesday Spotlight: Dr. Rebbie Harawa We are thrilled to highlight the remarkable achievements of Dr. Rebbie Harawa, Director of the Africa Program at ICRISAT. With over 15 years of strategic leadership in Research for Development (R4D), Dr. Harawa has become a beacon of innovation and sustainable development in agriculture.   Under her guidance, ICRISAT has pioneered scientifically proven soil health technologies and innovations, boosting agri-food systems to produce nutritious food, increase household resilience, and conserve natural resources with a reduced carbon footprint. Her dedication to soil health, agronomy, resilient farm and food systems, and climate change adaptation is truly transformative.   One of her notable contributions includes leading the ICRISAT based Excellency in Agronomy team to develop a Digital Decision Support tool. This tool aids agricultural experts, extension agents, and farmers in optimizing fertilizer-based soil fertility management, enhancing yield responses and profitability, and addressing the challenges of rising fertilizer prices.   Dr. Harawa is also a passionate advocate for women's empowerment in agriculture. She mentors women scientists and students, fostering the development of drought-tolerant crop varieties like sorghum, millet, and legumes. Her efforts have significantly impacted nutrition and economic empowerment for smallholder farmers, especially women.   Recognizing the crucial role of women in agriculture, Dr. Harawa champions initiatives under the south to south cooperation, advocating for mechanization during the International Year of Millets. By promoting technology adoption and training women in mechanized farming, she aims to make agriculture less labor-intensive, freeing up time for business and family.   Dr. Rebbie Harawa exemplifies the power of science to solve real-world problems and accelerate progress through investment in women. This Wednesday, we celebrate her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming agriculture in Africa and beyond.   👉 Connect with Dr. Rebbie Harawa and learn more about her inspiring work https://lnkd.in/d6qrNkpK Join us in celebrating Dr. Rebbie Harawa, our Wonder Woman whose dedication and expertise are reshaping the future of agriculture in Africa and beyond!  #CountHerIn #InspireInclusion #WonderWomenWednesday #SustainableAgriculture CGIAR International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) AfricaRice AfricaRice, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), International Potato Center (CIP), ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas World Agroforestry CIFOR-ICRAF ICRISAT International Rice Research Institute

#ICRISAT #IntheNews ICRISAT Partners with KSADP to Empower Kano Farmers for 2024 Planting Season via Farmers Voice Ng Read - https://lnkd.in/d6nbAMfu

The recent Farmer's Field Day, hosted by the Dodoma Agriculture Seed Production Association in collaboration with the #Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), showcased the joint efforts of ICRISAT and TARI in introducing high-yielding sorghum varieties to the fields of farmers. See more - https://lnkd.in/d7MGbmEw

Concluding a week-long Millet Breeding and Seed Production training for the Assam #MilletMission, in collaboration with The Assam Rural Infrastructure and Agricultural Services Society ARIAS Society Hosted by #ICRISAT, participants from SCS College of Agriculture, Assam Rice Research Institute, and representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Assam explored seed production techniques, millet breeding procedures and more

OUTNOW! Check out the impacts of the collaboration between #ICRISAT and Plantix Dive into the flipbook "Sowing Seeds of Change" here: https://lnkd.in/gyF6ihF4

Wrapping up 2 days of intense talks on soil health at the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit #AFSH2024! Excited to share highlights from the ICRISAT delegation, emphasizing the importance of regenerative agriculture in addressing climate change effects on #soilhealth. Watch Dr Rebbie Harawa's interview on KBC Channel 1 - https://lnkd.in/dVwqiKbB

"It is very important that we provide the scientists with the opportunity to bring #agriculture, #nutrition and #health sector together" says Dr Ismahane Elouafi at the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Global Science Summit in Denmark. Learn more about the new partnership between Novo Nordisk, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wellcome Trust to support critical scientific research and development (R&D) for global health here- https://lnkd.in/gF8KkKp9

Exciting findings from Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition! Swapping just 1 kg of rice with #millets monthly for a quarter of PDS beneficiaries could slash the PDS true cost by $770M annually. Learn more from the op-ed by Prof Prabhu Pingali & Dr Raghav Puri via Hindustan Times : https://lnkd.in/gUchaP5Z Read the TCI policy brief here: https://lnkd.in/dx7CPSQQ