Genetic secrets of peanut varieties unveiled

Scientists found that its sequence was comparable in size to that of the human genome

High-tech on the ground: Blockchain technology to boost small farm incomes

Three-way partnership between ICRISAT, Eleven01 and KHETHINEXT to create a transparent marketplace

Researchers identify climate change-resilient chickpea genes

The first-ever successful genome sequencing of chickpea means the development of new varieties with high yields, and no pests and diseases, …

Africa and Asia come together to lead a global initiative to diversify staples

This would have a strong impact on nutrition and the environment, in turn helping to fulfil Sustainable Development Goals

Scientists develop first-ever oleic acid-rich peanut

Farmers in southern states cultivate groundnuts, but they have not benefited from the fast-growing confectionery industry till now

Improved heat tolerance and drought resistance help pearl millet fight climate change

The reference genome and analysis of 1,000 lines of the pearl millet genome has provided the clue as to how this dryland cereal survives in …

Kenya farmers turn to sorghum for food security

The country has successfully developed drought-resilient sorghum

GreenPHABLET developed to help small holder farmers

It provides farmers with services to improve productivity and find better prices

Nutri-farms to fight hidden hunger

In a first, bio-fortification technology gets Rs 200 crore in the Union Budget

India set to grow biofortified crop

Four states to cultivate iron-rich pearl millet by 2012