ICRISAT stands as the premier drylands agricultural research institute, dedicated to uplifting smallholder farmers and ensuring food security in semi-arid tropics. With our mission-driven ethos, we are committed to elevating crop productivity, resilience, and sustainability vital to dryland communities' prosperity. This steadfast commitment profoundly affects millions in the world's most challenging agricultural regions.

For over five decades, our tireless team of scientists, researchers, and professionals has pioneered cost-effective and scalable solutions empowering farming communities through advanced research, technology, and partnerships. From the world’s first pigeon pea hybrid to early maturing groundnut to Africa’s first biofortified pearl millet and more, our legacy and continued focus on key semi-arid crops, like cereals, pulses, and oilseeds, addresses farmers' diverse challenges – from adapting to climate change to bolstering soil health, water management, and market connections.

Leading with quiet assurance, the Institute, as a tried and tested leader in dry-land agri-food systems is pleased to observe its legacy and influence, inspiring others to emulate our impacts in the drylands.

At ICRISAT, collaboration and knowledge exchange fuel our progress. Our strong and enduring partnerships with governments, research institutions, development agencies, and the private sector amplifies our impact, expediting agricultural transformation. I invite you to join us as a valued partner on our journey as we look to the next 50 years of delivering tangible impacts in the drylands.