Ashutosh Kumar Yadav

National Associate Scientist - Lentil Breeding @ ICARDA India

[Jitendra Patidar @jitupatidar90]

ICARDA-India showcased innovative through its technology demonstration & distributed improved legume varieties to the farmers by Hon’ble Agriculture Minister and DG, ICAR #UnnatKrishiMahotsav @Raisen witnessed an inspiring gathering of dignitaries & farmers @ICARDA #FarmersFirst

[ICARDA @ICARDA]

Discover how ICARDA’s new Food Legume Research Facilities in India are transforming pulses research 🌱🫘

The newly inaugurated facilities include a modern administrative building, a dedicated farmers’ training center, and state-of-the-art laboratories for plant genomics, tissue culture, plant breeding, and plant pathology.

Hear more from ICARDA’s DDGR, Augusto Becerra.

👉 Learn more: https://t.co/BNHjxiKeje

[ICARDA @ICARDA]

A big step for pulses in India 🌱

At ICARDA’s Food Legume Research Platform in Amlaha, newly inaugurated facilities are set to advance climate-resilient and nutrition-secure farming systems.

Hear from Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare , Government of India, sharing how these facilities will strengthen pulse production and support farmers across the country.

More details: https://t.co/BNHjxiKeje

[ICARDA @ICARDA]

ICARDA co-organized and participated in #GCWAS2026 in New Delhi, India, officially opened by the Hon. President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu.

ICARDA scientists presented research on potential of women’s leadership in cooperatives across the MENA region and on gender-sensitive chickpea breeding. 🌱
@CGIAR , @CGIARgender

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

🌱 #Lentil_Mechanical_Harvesting

Lentil harvesting was successfully carried out using a combine harvester at #FLRP of @ICARDA, #Amlaha.
🌿 Properly bred varieties with #erect_plant_type, #higher_pod_clearance and #non_shattering pods are key for successful mechanization.

[surendra barpete @surendrabarpete]

Grasspea’s moment in the spotlight! https://t.co/EOYYC0xIdp
@akybio @AkankshaSi76161 @ShivKAgrawal @ICARDA @grasspeanet @icarindia

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

Had productive & insightful discussions with Dr. Uttam Chand, Legume Breeder, DCM Shriram Ltd, during his visit to the #Lentil research trials at the #FLRP of @ICARDA, #Amlaha. The discussion focused on #Mechanical_harvestability traits and the performance of lentil #MLT trials.

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

Visited the @ICARDA #Lentil multilocation trails (MLT) at @iaripusa1 & had an insightful discussion with Dr. @MuraleedharAski, Senior Scientist, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi on extra-early maturity & Mechanical harvestability trials in lentil.

#Lentil
#Aatmanirbharta_in_Pulses_Mission

[surendra barpete @surendrabarpete]

Had the pleasure of hosting @KuldeepPGR, Senior Scientist at #ICAR @INbpgr, during his visit to our #grasspea & #fababean research trials at @ICARDA #FLRP, #Amlaha, #India🌱
We had a wonderful & productive discussion and a truly enriching day for advancing food legume research!

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

Dr. Kuldeep Tripathi @KuldeepPGR, Senior Scientist, @INbpgr, New Delhi, visited the #lentil research field trials at the #FLRP of @ICARDA, #Amlaha. We had productive discussions on #herbicide_tolerance🌱, #mechanical_harvestability 🚜 trials, & future #lentil breeding directions.

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

🌱 Field Visit Update 🚜

Visited the #lentil research field trials at RAK College, Sehore. Had productive discussions with Dr. Nishant Bhanu on ongoing extra-early and mechanical harvestability trials, & future breeding directions. Valuable insights for lentil improvement.

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

🌾 Field Visit Update! 🚜

Seed certification officer Mr. P.K. Mishra from the Madhya Pradesh Seed Certification Agency & member from the NSC visited #FLRP of @ICARDA, #Amlaha to inspect and monitor #Lentil & #Chickpea Breeder Seed Production. 🌱✅

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

Dr. Vikrant Khare, Senior Breeder, Star Agriseeds Pvt Ltd, visited the Food Legume Research Platform (#FLRP) of @ICARDA, #Amlaha. He showed interest in #Lentil and #Chickpea, visited the research field trials, made selections, and discussed opportunities for future collaboration.

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

🌱 Field Visit Alert 🚜

Visited the #Lentil research field trials at ICAR-IIPR, Regional Station, Phanda! Had very productive discussions with Dr. Datta & Dr. Surendra Ghritlahre on ongoing trials, & future breeding directions. Great insights for advancing #lentil #improvement!

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

We were delighted to host Dr. @AudreyDelahunty , Senior Scientist (Agronomy), Agriculture Victoria, Australia, at @ICARDA #FLRP, #Amlaha. She visited the lentil research field trials and the Plant Genomics lab, and we discussed opportunities for future research collaboration.

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

It was our honor & privilege to welcome Mr. Aly Abousabaa, DG, @ICARDA, to the #FLRP #Amlaha on 6 Feb, 2026. He visited the advanced Laboratories, Research field trials, and the new building, and appreciated the research efforts and modern facilities developed at the Center.

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

🌱Visit Alert 🚜
Dr. Mukul Kumar, Head, & Dr. Vijay Sharma, Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding), BAU, Banda, visited the #Lentil research field trials and labs at #FLRP of @ICARDA, Amlaha, and appreciated the advanced breeding materials and modern research facilities.

[ICARDA @ICARDA]

🌱 A major boost for pulse research in India!

ICARDA inaugurated the upgraded facilities of its Food Legume Research Platform in Amlaha, strengthening India’s pulse research ecosystem.

The enhanced labs and training facilities will accelerate the development of climate-resilient, high-yielding, and nutrition-rich legume varieties tailored to farmers’ needs.

Explore more: https://t.co/73jPIpudmz

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

🌱 Field Visit Alert 🚜
Dr. K. Chalapathy Reddy, Head R&D, PAN Seeds Pvt. Ltd., visited the lentil research field trials at #FLRP of @ICARDA , #Amlaha. He showed keen interest in our lentil breeding materials and discussed possibilities for future collaboration.

[Ashutosh Kumar Yadav @akybio]

Dr. D. K. Yadava, Deputy Director General (Crop Science) @icarindia visited the research laboratories @ICARDA #FLRP #Amlaha and appreciated the advanced research facilities developed at the center.
#FLRP of @ICARDA