Dr. Pushpajeet Lokpal Choudhari

Soil Scientist ,ICRISAT Chair,FAO-Asian Soil Lab Network (SEALNET)

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"In many rural areas, farmers interact with local agri-input suppliers long before they consult scientists or extension officers" Dr Himanshu Pathak, DG, @ICRISAT.

Read @HPathakOfficial's blog on the importance of training agri-input dealers: https://t.co/jo1qA0nUM2

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Telangana Agri-Input Dealers Training Program – Batch 5 | 4–5 June 2026

A two-day training program on soil health management for agri-input dealers from #Telangana was jointly conducted by ICRISAT and the Telangana State Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited at ICRISAT Headquarters on 4–5 June 2026.

Aligned with the #WorldEnvironmentDay2026 theme, "Our Planet, Our Future," the training highlighted the importance of responsible input use and soil stewardship in building resilient and sustainable dryland farming systems.

The program showcased practical solutions and technologies that support #soilhealth, sustainable agriculture, and climate-resilient farming.

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Telangana Agri-Input Dealers Training Program – Batch 3 | 25–26 May 2026

A two-day training program on soil health management for agri-input dealers from Telangana was jointly conducted by ICRISAT and the Telangana State Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited at ICRISAT Headquarters on 25–26 May 2026. The program combined expert sessions, laboratory visits, and hands-on demonstrations to strengthen participants’ understanding of soil health, nutrient management, and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices.

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Telangana Agri-Input Dealers Training Program at ICRISAT | 21–22 May 2026

A two-day training program on soil health management for agri-input dealers from Telangana was organized at ICRISAT Headquarters on 21–22 May 2026. The program was jointly conducted by ICRISAT and the Telangana State Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited.

The training aimed to transform agri-input dealers into climate-smart farm advisors, enabling them to support farmers with science-based recommendations and sustainable agricultural practices.

The program emphasized soil as a living system and covered key areas including soil health management, soil testing, interpretation of soil health cards, crop-specific nutrient recommendations, safe use of agrochemicals, and practical learning through laboratory visits and hands-on demonstrations.

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Farmers cannot wait years for climate-resilient crops while drought, heat, and crop diseases threaten food security and livelihoods across Africa and India’s drylands.

Funded by @novonordiskfond, the landmark ICRISAT–@CIMMYT initiative with partners will harness AI and frontier science to dramatically accelerate improved crop varieties for millions of smallholder farming communities, strengthening food security and resilience in the face of climate change. #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction

@KALRO, @UQ_News, @TanzaniaTari, @icarindia @CGIAR @CGIARbreeding

Read more: https://t.co/FCkBMApBBR

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ICRISAT at Bharat Soil Health Policy Consultation Workshop!

Dr Pushpajeet Lokpal Choudhari (@PushpajeetC), Scientist – Soil Science, ICRISAT, participated in the Bharat Soil Health Policy Consultation Workshop held at ICAR‑CRIDA, Hyderabad, where experts and stakeholders deliberated on strengthening India’s soil health framework. He actively joined the discussions and shared insights contributing to policy-oriented dialogue on sustainable soil health management.

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ICRISAT, through the Odisha Agricultural Drought Mitigation Project (OADMP), in partnership with the National Disaster Management Authority (@ndmaindia) and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of #Odisha (@k@krushibibhag), initiated two impactful field initiatives in April 2026.

A geo-referenced soil sampling drive covered 1,850 samples in #Nabarangpur and #Nuapada, using real-time digital tools to enable precise, site-specific fertilizer recommendations and address key soil nutrient gaps.

Aerobic composting was introduced in both districts, with 750 farm-level demonstrations per district, converting crop residues into nutrient-rich compost to improve soil organic carbon, enhance soil fertility, and support carbon sequestration. Capacity-building sessions trained about 75 farmers in composting, carbon balance, and moisture management.

[Dr. Pushpajeet Lokpal Choudhari @PushpajeetC]

Advancing soil health and regenerative agriculture. We were delighted to welcome a high-level delegation from Niger to the CRA Soil Laboratory, @ICRISAT highlighting our facilities, achievements, and shared commitment to sustainable land management.

[Dr Himanshu Pathak @HPathakOfficial]

Happy #WorldSoilDay!

To mark UN World Soil Day 2025, our soil lab team recreated this beautiful artwork inspired by this year’s @FAO theme, “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.”

We remain committed to expanding soil testing for farmers and raising awareness about healthy soils

[Dr Himanshu Pathak @HPathakOfficial]

This UN #WorldSoilDay, themed “Healthy #Soils for Healthy Cities,” highlights a powerful reality: the condition of rural soils shapes the cities.

In my blog, I highlight ICRISAT’s work to improve soil health in the drylands of Asia, Africa and beyond: https://t.co/nivuyKa6wE

[Dr. Pushpajeet Lokpal Choudhari @PushpajeetC]

Elated to showcase state-of-the-art soil & crop quality analytical facilities to participants under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) training program on “Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agriculture for Sustainable Development”

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ICRISAT at the National Workshop on Future Farming on Climate Resilience and Carbon Markets, New Delhi, India on 6 –7 Nov 2025.

Organized by the Asian Development Bank (@ADB_HQ) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (@AgriGoI), Department of Agricultural Research and Education (@dare_goi), and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (@Beeindiain), the event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Government of Odisha(@rdmodisha), policymakers, and researchers, to discuss the carbon markets and their role in fostering climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture in India.

Dr Mukund Patil(@mdpatil2014), Dr Pushpajeet Lokpal Choudhari(@PushpajeetC), and Dr Pranuthi Gogumalla, ICRISAT shared insights on carbon removal, soil health, and digital MRV systems, emphasizing the importance of science-based strategies to advance carbon farming and climate-smart agriculture.

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Join us in congratulating Dr Pushpajeet Choudhari(@PushpajeetC) Scientist – Soil Science, ICRISAT, has been unanimously reappointed as SEALNET Chair for the next two years during the 9th SEALNET Regional Meeting 2025, held virtually on 16 October under @FAO’s Global Soil Partnership.

The meeting brought together 145 representatives from 24 countries to strengthen soil analysis and promote sustainable soil management across Asia, reinforcing ICRISAT’s pivotal role in advancing global soil science and building resilient agricultural systems.

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Proud moment!

@FAO recognized ICRISAT at the #FAO80 and #WorldFoodDay ceremony in Rome for our technical leadership in sustainable agrifood systems.

Under Sustainable Plant Production & Protection category of FAO’s Global Technical Recognition, ICRISAT was honored for conserving #chickpea germplasm and breeding improved, resilient varieties for a food-secure future.

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ICRISAT recognized by @FAO for its technical leadership in advancing sustainable agrifood systems at the #FAO80 and #WorldFoodDay ceremony in Rome.

@ICRISAT was honored for its work in conserving chickpea germplasm and developing improved, resilient varieties.

[Dr. Pushpajeet Lokpal Choudhari @PushpajeetC]

Today, we had soil laboratory visit of 34 participants from 24 countries as a part of “International Training on Empowering SMEs Globally through Strategic Innovation Management” under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC), Ministry of External Affairs,India

[Dr. Pushpajeet Lokpal Choudhari @PushpajeetC]

We are grateful to Laurus Charitable Trust for supporting Technology on Wheels initiative which is spreading soil health awareness amongst diverse communities of the society. @LaurusLabs

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As part of our ongoing "Technology on Wheels" initiative with Laurus Labs, the team demonstrated the Mobile Soil Testing Laboratory facility and conducted soil health awareness sessions at ZPH schools in Shamirpet.

Over the past week, the initiative reached 567 high school students across five schools.

[Dr. Pushpajeet Lokpal Choudhari @PushpajeetC]

Grateful for the initiative from Department of Agriculture, Government of Odisha envisioned towards standardizing MRV protocols and exploring carbon farming opportunities through adoption of regenerative agriculture in rice ecologies @krushibibhag

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In a pioneering effort to integrate smallholder farmers into carbon markets, @ICRISAT and the Government of #Odisha are establishing robust standards and scaling carbon farming practices that boost rural livelihoods and climate resilience.

Read more: https://t.co/QmbNSx9mtS

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Building Climate-Smart Livelihoods: ICRISAT and Odisha Government Lead the Way in Farmer-Centric Carbon Markets

In a pioneering effort to integrate smallholder farmers into carbon markets, ICRISAT and the Government of Odisha are establishing robust standards and scaling carbon farming practices that boost rural livelihoods and climate resilience.

@PIBAgriculture @PIBodisha @krushibibhag @arvindpadhee @HPathakOfficial @DrStanfordBlade @

Read more: https://t.co/01SB9WUlqo

[Dr. Pushpajeet Lokpal Choudhari @PushpajeetC]

Happy to share the media coverage of Technology on wheels Project.
https://t.co/4drrC3IuYZ
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