CGIAR centers align efforts to drive inclusive, impact-oriented research from 2025 to 2027
(NEW DELHI, India) 03 April 2025 — In a significant step toward inclusive and climate-resilient agricultural transformation, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) have outlined a joint research vision for 2025–2027, focusing on the inclusive delivery, adoption, and scaling of improved germplasms in India’s dryland ecosystems.
The planning meeting, held on April 3–4, 2025, at the ICRISAT Conference Room, NASC Complex, New Delhi, was convened under the CGIAR Breeding for Tomorrow science program, specifically within the focus area of work on Inclusive Delivery.
This partnership builds on the longstanding presence and complementary strengths of both centers in South Asia, particularly in India. By aligning efforts around targeted product bundles, seed system innovations, and market-responsive delivery models, the collaboration aims to support smallholder farmers with integrated solutions tailored for Rice-based cropping systems in water-scarce and fallow-prone geographies.