Research and Corporate Profile Transforming Dryland

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Transforming Dryland Agriculture

ICR SAT

Foreword

Message from the Interim Director General

As a globally leading dryland institute, ICRISAT is proud to

be embarking on new directions marked by half a century of

transformative scientific research and impactful partnerships.

Our history has been defined by a series of world-first

innovations that have fundamentally transformed dryland

agri-food systems, delivering some of the most tangible

outcomes in the development arena to overcome poverty,

hunger, malnutrition, and environmental degradation for the

2.1 billion people who call the drylands of Asia, Africa, and

beyond their home. Our many awards and global recognition

are a testament to the profound impacts we have made and

our steadfast contributions to the Sustainable Development

Goals, alongside the global research efforts of the CGIAR.

The challenges faced by dryland regions are deeply

interconnected, requiring a holistic approach that extends

beyond agricultural science, technology, and innovation. At

ICRISAT, we are equally focused on addressing the social,

institutional, and structural needs of smallholder dryland

farmers, ensuring that our work drives meaningful and lasting

change. Our mission is intertwined with a broader nation-

building imperative—shifting the agricultural sector from a

passive role to a strong and dynamic force in the economic

development strategies of developing nations.

As a critical contributor to the CGIAR network and as a global

knowledge leader, ICRISAT looks to the future with confidence,

knowing that together, we can create a brighter future for the

dryland communities we serve.

We invite you to join us on this journey of innovation and

impact.

Dr Stanford Blade

Interim Director General, ICRISAT

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