ICRISAT
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
About
About ICRISAT
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a pioneering International Organization committed to developing and improving dryland farming and agri-food systems to address the challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and environmental degradation affecting the 2.1 billion people residing in the drylands of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and beyond.
Feature image: Women farmers attending International Women’s Day at ICRISAT Headquarters India. Credit: ICRISAT/Srujan Punna
Our Locations
10 locations
Contacts
Headquarters
Address: Patancheru 502 324 Telangana State, India
Ph: +91 8455683071
Fax: +91 8455683074
E-mail: icrisat-ind@icrisat.org
Addresses of hubs and country offices
Media and Communications
Ramon Peachey
Director – Communications
ramon.peachey@icrisat.org
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ICRISAT and University of Queensland Partner to Accelerate Climate-Resilient Crop Breeding for Dryland Farmers
In a move set to accelerate the development of climate-resilient crops for some of the world’s most vulnerable farming regions, the International...
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Official Launch of DEFIS–ICRISAT–FOFIFA Partnership Marks New Step in Food Security for Southern Madagascar
Launched in March 2026, this partnership unites science, innovation, and local expertise to strengthen food systems, improve livelihoods, and scale...
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ICRISAT–Niger Partnership Sets New Benchmark for Resilient Agriculture in Africa’s Drylands
Nigerien Leaders Engage with ICRISAT to Accelerate Climate-Resilient Agriculture. In Niger, where agriculture supports most livelihoods despite...