Microbial Regenerative Farming & Early-Maturing Crop Adoption
Microbial Regenerative Farming & Early-Maturing Crop Adoption
Using microbes to help with soil fertility, water holding capacity, disease suppression.
Early-maturing crops ensure farmers get harvests before droughts or irregular rainfall hits.
Program Details
Recent research & strategy from ICRISAT focuses exactly on microbial solutions for nature-positive and regenerative agriculture in Africa’s drylands.
- Better soil fertility, improved water retention → more resilient production.
- Faster harvests, reduced risk of total crop failure.
- Potential carbon sequestration and ecosystem benefits.
- Diversification of income (new crops, possibly premium products).
These innovations transform dryland farming into sustainable, productive systems.
Microbial Solutions
Utilize plant growth-promoting bacteria, biofertilizers, and biopesticides to boost soil health, yields, and carbon sequestration.
Early-Maturing Crop Adoption
Promote drought-tolerant, early-maturing crops to ensure harvests before drought or irregular rainfall.
Research Integration
Incorporate ICRISAT’s research and Strategic Plan 2025-2030 for nature-positive agriculture in African drylands.
Benefits
Better soil fertility, improved water retention → more resilient production. Faster harvests, reduced risk of total crop failure. Potential carbon sequestration and ecosystem benefits. Diversification of income (new crops, possibly premium products).
