ICRISAT commended for boosting agriculture in Kenya

Published 2022년 4월 24일

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The Kenyan government has commended the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) for its first 50 years of scientific innovation and the positive impact on the drylands. The government and ICRISAT have collaborated to develop resilient agri-food systems, leading to economic and nutritional improvements for millions. The partnership has led to the development of numerous improved seed varieties and agricultural technologies, contributing to food and nutrition security and boosting incomes in semi-arid areas. ICRISAT's Strategic Plan 2021-2025 aims for prosperous, food secure, and resilient dryland tropics, aligning with Kenya's President’s Big Four Agenda and Vision 2030.

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The government of Kenya together with partners has applauded ICRISAT for its 50 years of scientific innovation and impact in the drylands. During the 50th anniversary celebrations in Kenya, Principal Secretary, State Department for Development of the ASALs, Micah Powon, praised ICRISAT’s work, in partnership with the government and other stakeholders, in building resilient agri-food systems through which millions of lives have been transformed economically and nutrition-wise. Mr Micah Powon noted that with the already established partnerships, the country is in the process of realizing food and nutrition security as well as boosting incomes to improve the livelihoods of the people. “This is especially through the development of hundreds of improved seed varieties and several agricultural technologies for the semi-arid areas,” the Principal Secretary expounded adding that for a very long time, a huge number of Drought Tolerant Crops farmers used to recycle seeds but today, there is ...

Source: Icrisat