ICRISAT News
As part of global celebrations to mark the International Year of Millets 2023, ICRISAT opened the doors of its Samanko Research Station and regional hub for West and Central Africa for an engaging open field day on 2 November 2023. The occasion was honored by the presence of Mali's Minister for Agriculture, Mr Lassine Dembélé.
In a brief opening ceremony, Dr Macdonald Bright Jumbo, Interim Director of ICRISAT in Mali, welcomed participants and highlighted the significance of the International Year of Millets as "
The open field day allowed visitors to explore new and improved millet seed varieties showcased in demonstration fields. Attendees also had the opportunity to witness demonstrations of improved practices in natural resource management, seed processing, storage, and aflatoxin management.
Dr Djeneba Konaté, Groundnut Breeder and the Manager of ICRISAT-Mali Pathology Lab, raised awareness about the critical issue of aflatoxins in the agri-food industry. She stressed the importance of good agronomic practices and tolerant varieties in reducing the risk of aflatoxin contamination, calling for a collective effort against this food safety threat.
See https://pressroom.icrisat.org/celebrating-international-year-of-millets-in-mali
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