BISA is committed to improving food, nutrition, and livelihood security in South Asia. Our research stations- Ludhiana, Jabalpur, and Pusa.
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Watch our special film, “BISA: A Vision for the Future,” tracing our journey from past to present and our vision for resilient, inclusive, and #sustainable agri-food systems across South Asia.
#15YearsofBISA #15YearsofImpact
@CIMMYT @bramaccimmyt
Meet Shammi Akter from BARI! 🇧🇩
At the 14th #CATraining2026 by @CIMMYT-BISA & @CSSRIKarnal, she's learning about CA farm machinery suited to Bangladesh's small, fragmented fields.
She hopes to take these learnings home to improve #SoilHealth & support #sustainable farming.🌱
BISA at Bhopal Sthapana Diwas Exhibition 2026!🎪
Our stall showcasing climate-smart #wheat, #15YearsofBISA & @CIMMYT in #ConservationAgriculture research & MPCRA's work on ZT, crop diversification, & residue management to advance sustainable, stubble-burning-free farming. 🌾
Dr B.M. Prasanna, Managing Director, BISA, and @CIMMYT Regional Director for Asia, joins an exciting line-up of speakers at The Life Stage of @blrtechsummit for inspiring conversations around #SustainableInnovation & more. #AIAndBeyond
Stay tuned!
Ideas that transform lives. Innovations that shape a better tomorrow.
The Life Stage at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 brings together distinguished leaders, policymakers, scientists and industry experts to explore advancements in biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences and sustainable innovation.
Join us for inspiring insights and meaningful conversations driving progress across industries and shaping the future of life sciences.
Register now for #BTS2026!
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#BengaluruTechSummit #BTS2026 #AIAndBeyond #LifeStage #LifeSciences #Biotechnology #Innovation @kiranshaw
14 editions, one shared goal: climate-resilient agriculture! 🌾
The @CIMMYT-BISA & @icarindia-CSSRI #CATraining brings 20 participants from 🇮🇳🇳🇵🇧🇹🇧🇩 for 3 weeks of hands-on learning across North India.
Since 2010, the course has strengthened regional expertise & partnerships.
Science meets practice!
The 14th @CIMMYT-@BISA & @ICAR-CSSRI Conservation Agriculture course brings 20 participants frm Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal &India together for 3 weeks of hands-on learning across NorthIndia, building skills & partnerships to advance CA/RA.#BootsOnTheGround
Hear our DG @CIMMYT & BISA @bramaccimmyt highlighting how strengthened global partnerships are crucial to handling weather-related challenges in agriculture.
Agricultural research needs to move faster as weather gets less predictable.
I told @RadioNational that seeds, farmers, and research should be treated as critical infrastructure, strengthened through international collaboration.
Listen: buff.ly/aUDOrUx listen from 33’54”
The 14th Advanced International Course on CA/RA kicks off! 💫
20 participants from Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh & India begin 3 weeks of hands-on learning.
Inaugurating the course, Dr ML Jat, DG, @icarindia & Secretary, DARE, acknowledged the sustained @CIMMYT–ICAR collaboration.
Celebrating a lifetime of excellence in #WheatGenetics! 🌾
As Dr P.K. Gupta, an inspiring wheat geneticist, teacher & mentor, approaches his 90th birthday, @CIMMYT-BISA and partners of the DBT Spot Blotch Project were honoured to felicitate him at BISA Ludhiana Research Station.
Empowering farmers through knowledge and learning! 👩🌾💡
BISA Jabalpur hosted farmers from Dheemarkheda, Katni, for an exposure visit and training, alongside an input dealers’ visit under the ATMA programme. @minmpkrishi @CIMMYT
#15YearsofBISA #FarmerCapacityBuilding
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GBU celebrated World Food Day 2026 with an inspiring expert talk by Dr. B. M. Prasanna, CIMMYT Distinguished Scientist and Regional Director for Asia, and Managing Director, BISA.
His talk, “Science and Strategy for a Food Secure Future,” highlighted science-led agricultural 1/n
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“We need to do our research 10 times faster.”
On ABC Radio, CIMMYT Director General @bramaccimmyt discussed accelerating research, strengthening agricultural infrastructure and supporting farmers amid greater weather variability.
🔗Listen (from 33: 54): on.cgiar.org/4ihVvOt
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At @World_FoodForum, we organized a side event with guests from @FAO and VACS.
Through #VACS, @CIMMYT and FAO are connecting science, partnerships and field experience to scale solutions for resilient food systems.
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Resilience is built before a crisis arrives. 🌾
At #FoodPrize26, Hon. Sharon Burke highlighted the value of investing in agricultural resilience before crises emerge, and connecting it with humanitarian response to address immediate needs while strengthening long-term resilience.
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Dr. Abdurahman Beshir has been recognized as one of the World Food Prize Foundation’s 40 Top Agri-food Pioneers for his work strengthening seed systems and connecting research with farmers.
His story was also featured by @BBC.
Read the story in Amharic:on.cgiar.org/4yE3ETE
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The breeder of tomorrow will not compete with AI. They will know how to challenge it. 🌱
At a CIMMYT-BISA workshop in India, 33 breeders explored how AI and data-driven tools can support better breeding decisions.
🔗 Read: on.cgiar.org/4jvTDnw
Our valued partners are at the heart of our #15YearsofImpact! 🤝
Hear from our national, regional & international partners on how collaboration with BISA is shaping #SouthAsian agri-food systems.🌾
🎥Full video: youtube.com/watch?v=vIjkd8lz…
#15YearsofBISA
Borlaug Institute for South Asia retweeted
The next plate of pasta is already being shaped in research fields today. 🌾🍝
Our DG @bramaccimmyt explores why Mexico can help secure the future of durum wheat and introduces Save the Pasta.
🔗 Read more: on.cgiar.org/4hWh5Jz
Borlaug Institute for South Asia retweeted
Better breeding systems can help get better varieties to farmers faster. 🌱
@irri and CIMMYT are joining expertise, digital tools and shared breeding services to accelerate climate-resilient crop development.
🔗 Read more: on.cgiar.org/4k5Fa1O
Borlaug Institute for South Asia retweeted
🌱 A first step into research can shape a career.
The CIMMYT team in Hyderabad, India, gives students hands-on research experience through its internship program. For Athul, working with scientists and raw datasets became a first stepping stone toward a research career.
Borlaug Institute for South Asia retweeted
The next wheat variety starts with a decision in the field. 🌾
Researchers from Argentina, India, Pakistan and Thailand trained at CIMMYT in Mexico to strengthen wheat selection and disease resistance assessment.
🔗 Read the full story: on.cgiar.org/4BgAQTN
