THE International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (Icrisat) has marked World Soil Day 2023 with the inauguration of “Technology on Wheels”, a new initiative designed to promote sustainable soil and water management practice, among farmers.

This year’s World Soil Day theme, “Soil and Water: A Source of Life,” holds relevance for drylands, where there is a deficit of both water and soil nutrients.

Cognisant of this inherent challenge, and the fact that soil and water account for 95% of global food production, Icrisat remains steadfast in addressing the urgent challenges posed by land degradation and the decline in soil health — particularly in the context of climate change.

The newly-launched “Technology on Wheels,” mobile soil and water testing laboratory, reflects Icrisat’s commitment to bridge the gap between scientific advancements and in-the-field implementation. —