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IFPRI South Asia engages in developing sustainable, evidence-based solutions towards ending hunger and poverty in the region.
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📢The Government of Assam & @IFPRI signed a #MoU today to strengthen cooperation on #agricultural transformation & #climate #resilience in the state.🤝🇮🇳
Through this partnership, we hope to support Assam’s agricultural transformation!🌾
@Pijush_hazarika @agri_assam @diprassam

[Pijush Hazarika @Pijush_hazarika]

A significant step toward safeguarding Assam's agriculture against floods and climate risks.

​Glad to attend the MoU signing between Government of Assam and @IFPRI in Guwahati today. Guided by the vision of Hon'ble Chief Minister Dr. @himantabiswa dangoriya, this collaboration will anchor agricultural policymaking in evidence-based research, with a focused drive on flood adaptation and sustainable rural livelihoods.

​Grateful for the presence of Chief Secretary Shri Ravi Kota, former Secretary to GoI Shri T. Nandakumar and esteemed representatives from IFPRI.

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

🗞️Catch up on the latest from @IFPRISAO!
Our newest newsletter brings you a roundup of:
🔬 Research
📢 Events
✍️ Blogs
🔖Publications
🤝 IFPRI–Government of Assam MoU signing
…and more!
📩 Read the latest issue: https://t.co/Z2NGfHygZx
#newsletter #events #research #news

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#NowReading Examining the Influence of Maternal and Household-Level Factors on the Global Diet Quality Score During Pregnancy in India

🖋️By Shivani Kachwaha, Parul Christian, Andrew L. Thorne-Lyman, and Phuong Hong Nguyen

Adequate nutrition during pregnancy is critical for mothers and newborns, but few studies have characterized maternal diets. This recent study uses the Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS) to examine diet quality during pregnancy and its influencing factors in rural Uttar Pradesh, India: https://t.co/CCuEVd1kS1

@CGIAR @IFPRISAO #OpenAccess

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

📢#NewBlog What’s behind #India’s sugar price spike?
Explore the key factors driving supply pressures and the policy measures needed to stabilize the market.
🔗Read the latest IFPRI blog: https://t.co/AJJb3sQM8d

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Resource-efficient agricultural technologies such as laser land levelling (LLL) can help address sustainability challenges in intensively irrigated systems.

This recent study by Shreya Kapoor and Anjani Kumar found that LLL adoption in India can increase paddy yields and improve technical efficiency, especially for smallholder farmers: https://t.co/kZuhstN42I

@CGIAR @IFPRISAO #OpenAccess

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Regenerative agriculture works at plot scale. The real test? Scaling it across millions of farms. At #AERA2026, we explored how to shift From Plot to Policy. @CGIAR @ICRISAT @IcarNiap @IFPRISAO

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

#WayForward: Fertilizer policy must be considered as part of the wider agricultural system.
Better-aligned subsidies, inclusive support mechanisms, stronger research/extension, & market incentives can help advance more efficient, & sustainable nutrient management in India. 🌾🇮🇳

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

At the 34th Annual @AeraIndia Conference, the @CGIARPolicy Innovation Hub, @IFPRI, @ICRISAT & @IcarNiap brought together experts to explore how India can rethink its fertilizer policy landscape.🌾👩‍🌾🇮🇳

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

Strengthening domestic production, diversifying nutrient sources & reducing exposure to global supply disruptions.📈
Opportunities for the fertilizer industry to move beyond individual products towards integrated plant nutrition and agronomic advisory services were highlighted.

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

On #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen, we take a look at how to measure what policies miss!📊👩���🌾
Policies that look gender neutral often leave women farmers out. Here’s how IFPRI built a survey in Odisha to see who benefits within the household.
🔗Read more: https://t.co/scAVUcHn2R

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

#HappeningToday Rethinking fertilizer policy isn’t just about prices; it’s about reshaping the future of India’s agricultural value chains.🧑‍🌾📈🌾
Stay tuned for updates from our experts at the CGIAR India Policy Innovation Hub's special session at the 34th Annual AERA Conference!

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

Devesh Roy @IFPRI, highlighted the need for better data on adoption and stronger incentives for farmers. He also stressed the role of #markets in creating value for #regenerative #products through certification, grading and #product #differentiation.📈

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

How can regenerative agriculture move from individual farms to millions of farmers? 👨‍🌾
At the 34th @AeraIndia Conference on 13 October in Puducherry, @ICRISAT, @IFPRI, @IcarNiap and the CGIAR India Policy Innovation Hub brought experts together to discuss pathways to scale.

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

The discussion focused on what it takes to make regenerative agriculture work for farmers: stronger evidence, better policy coordination, support during the transition, and incentives that make sustainable practices worthwhile. 👩‍🌾💪🌾

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

📢#HappeningSoon
CGIAR Policy Innovation Hub’s special session on Reimagining India’s Fertilizer Policy Landscape at the 34th Annual AERA Conference!
🗓 14 October 2026
🕦11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Pondicherry University, Puducherry
More updates to follow! #FertilizerPolicy #AERA2026

[Pijush Hazarika @Pijush_hazarika]

A decisive step toward building a stronger, modern and climate-resilient agriculture sector in Assam.

​Glimpses from yesterday’s landmark MoU signing between Government of Assam and @IFPRI in Guwahati 🎥

@IFPRISAO @CGIAR @Jo_Swinnen

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Shri @Pijush_hazarika, Minister for Agriculture, Irrigation, Parliamentary Affairs, Govt of Assam - on what he expects from this partnership & how @IFPRI's research and evidence can help shape Assam's path toward climate-resilient, farmer-focused agriculture.

[Pijush Hazarika @Pijush_hazarika]

Transitioning from conventional practices to precision agriculture is our blueprint for tomorrow.

By combining global expertise with agritech, we are building a high-yield, climate-resilient future for Assam.

[IFPRI South Asia @IFPRISAO]

🌱#NewBlog: Carbon credits could create a new revenue stream for smallholders in Nepal while supporting #climate-smart #agriculture, but unlocking this opportunity will require the right institutions, incentives, & safeguards.
🔗Read the full blog here: https://t.co/LyuCW5CKXZ