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TCI Publishes 2024–25 Annual Report

The Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) has published its 2024–25 Annual Report. The report offers an in-depth look at the full range of TCI’s research and other activities, including grant-funded projects like the Zero-Hunger, Zero-Carbon Food Systems project…
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Can Gene-Edited Crops Revolutionize Agriculture in Developing Countries?

The emergence of gene-editing technologies, particularly CRISPR-Cas9, has ushered in new possibilities for transformative advancements in agriculture, healthcare and environmental sustainability. The discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 in 2012 has the potential to accelerate the pace of innovation and enable more precise…
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Micronutrient Fortification in India: A Practical Path Forward

India’s food security has evolved impressively over the decades, yet a less visible form of malnutrition continues to afflict millions across the country. Often referred to as “hidden hunger,” micronutrient deficiency, though not immediately life-threatening, has serious long-term health and…
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In Bihar, a TCI-Supported Lab Raises Awareness of Soil Health

One of TCI’s longest-running projects, “Optimizing Soil Health” established a partnership with the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) in Bihar that is educating young soil scientists and undertaking critical studies of soil health and agricultural production in Bihar…
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Matching Data with Reality

Shree Saha is passionate about data. “For me, it’s matching reality and the data that I find to be quite exhilarating,” she says. “I realize that’s the nerd in me speaking, but I really like working with data quite a…

Increasing Adoption of Artificial Insemination for Livestock

This policy brief presents the results of a systematic review of existing research on the determinants of farmers’ use of artificial insemination for livestock breeding. TCI researchers examined 18 studies spanning 10 countries throughout the developing world, creating a list of factors that most heavily...
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These Are the Keys to Promoting Artificial Insemination for Livestock

With the world’s population growing and dietary preferences changing, rising demand for animal-based food products like milk presents an opportunity for farmers in the developing world. Artificial insemination can help these farmers improve their productivity and increase their incomes, so…
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Understanding the Determinants of Farmers’ Adoption of Artificial Insemination in Livestock

Abstract Read a policy brief based on this study. The adoption of artificial insemination (AI) in livestock is a crucial factor in enhancing breeding efficiency, livestock productivity, and income opportunities for farmers. However, the adoption of AI among farmers can vary significantly, influenced by a...

TCI Publishes 2023–24 Annual Report

The Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) has published its 2023–24 Annual Report. The report offers an in-depth look at the full range of TCI’s research and other activities, including projects like Zero-Hunger, Zero-Carbon Food Systems, and field research…

Transitions to Crop Residue Burning Have Multiple Antecedents in Eastern India

Abstract Far removed from the agricultural fire “hotspots” of Northwestern India, rice residue burning is on the rise in Eastern India with implications for regional air quality and agricultural sustainability. The underlying drivers contributing to the increase in burning have been linked to the adoption...