13268
Resource ID
18702
Access
Open
Contributed by
B.Muralidhar
Topics
Crop improvement
Crops
Grain legumes, Pigeonpea
Systems
Farming Systems, Livelihood Systems
Locations
Eastern and Southern Africa, Malawi
CSR Activity
No
Global Date
10 Feb 21
Title
13268
Keywords
Pigeonpea, Malawi, MSIDP, TL II, Irish Aid,CRP GLDC, Nutrition, ICEAP 00557, ICEAP 01514/15, ICEAP 01485/3
Length
02:30
Author/Key contact
SMCO staff
Language
English
Type
Science
Embed
https://youtu.be/dT-ij9V6PlY
Grouping
Impact Successes, Scientific Breakthroughs
CGIAR Research Program
GLDC
New ICRISAT Research Programs
Eastern & Southern Africa Program, Theme: Crop improvement and seed systems
Video Lead Center
ICRISAT
Description
A whopping 49% increase in cropping area, 153 % increase in production and 68 % increase in productivity since 2000 – these numbers show the phenomenal expansion of pigeonpea in Malawi sparked by wilt-resistant medium-duration varieties developed by ICRISAT scientists. The new varieties provided a sustainable solution to farmers affected by the dwindling ‘Chiperoni’ rains in Southern Malawi, a traditional pigeonpea growing area.
Date (Date published/released/created if known)
10 Feb 21
Video Credit / Copyright
ICRISAT
SDG
01-No_Poverty, 02-Zero_Hunger, 03-Good_Health_and_Well_Being, 05-Gender_Equality, 08-Decent_Work_and_Economic_Growth, 13-Climate_Action, 17-Partnerships_For_The_Goals
