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(MSU) is a leading research university known for its comprehensive agricultural programs and innovative research. MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to advancing knowledge in food systems, agricultural technology, and sustainable practices to address global challenges.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-highlights\">\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Pioneer in agricultural research and education since 1855<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Global leader in food security and sustainability research<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Innovative programs in agricultural technology and food systems<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/msu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-link\">\r\n Visit Website <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-card\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-header\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-logo-container\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IRRI-Logo.png\" alt=\"IRRI Logo\" class=\"partner-logo\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"partner-name\">International Rice Research Institute<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"partner-abbr\">IRRI, Los Ba\u00f1os, Philippines<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-body\">\r\n <p class=\"partner-description\">\r\n The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world's premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science. IRRI develops new rice varieties and sustainable crop management practices that help rice farmers improve productivity and resilience to climate change.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-highlights\">\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Global leader in rice research since 1960<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Develops high-yielding, climate-resilient rice varieties<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Promotes sustainable rice farming practices worldwide<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irri.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-link\">\r\n Visit Website <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-card\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-header\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-logo-container\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ICRISAT.png\" alt=\"ICRISAT Logo\" class=\"partner-logo\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"partner-name\">International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"partner-abbr\">ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-body\">\r\n <p class=\"partner-description\">\r\n ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. It focuses on semi-arid tropics and works on crops like sorghum, pearl millet, chickpea, pigeonpea, and groundnut to improve smallholder farmer livelihoods.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-highlights\">\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Research on dryland cereals and legumes for smallholder farmers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Innovations to improve crop productivity and resilience in challenging environments<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Empowers rural communities through agricultural innovations and capacity building<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icrisat.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-link\">\r\n Visit Website <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-card\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-header\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-logo-container\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NAAS-Logo-scaled.png\" alt=\"NAAS Logo\" class=\"partner-logo\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"partner-name\">National Academy of Agricultural Sciences<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"partner-abbr\">NAAS, New Delhi, India<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-body\">\r\n <p class=\"partner-description\">\r\n NAAS is a premier agricultural scientific organization in India that provides a forum to agricultural scientists to deliberate on important issues of agricultural research, education, and extension. It recognizes excellence in agricultural sciences through fellowships and awards.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-highlights\">\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Promotes agricultural research and education in India<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Provides policy advice on agricultural development to the government<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Recognizes excellence through fellowships, awards, and publications<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/naas.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-link\">\r\n Visit Website <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-card\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-header\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-logo-container\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MSSRF.png\" alt=\"MSSRF Logo\" class=\"partner-logo\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"partner-name\">M S Swaminathan Research Foundation<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"partner-abbr\">MSSRF, Chennai, India<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-body\">\r\n <p class=\"partner-description\">\r\n The M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) is a non-profit research organization founded by Professor M. 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class=\"partner-description\">\r\n Michigan State University (MSU) is a leading research university known for its comprehensive agricultural programs and innovative research. MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to advancing knowledge in food systems, agricultural technology, and sustainable practices to address global challenges.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-highlights\">\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Pioneer in agricultural research and education since 1855<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Global leader in food security and sustainability research<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Innovative programs in agricultural technology and food systems<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/msu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-link\">\r\n Visit Website <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-card\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-header\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-logo-container\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IRRI-Logo.png\" alt=\"IRRI Logo\" class=\"partner-logo\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"partner-name\">International Rice Research Institute<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"partner-abbr\">IRRI, Los Ba\u00f1os, Philippines<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-body\">\r\n <p class=\"partner-description\">\r\n The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world's premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science. IRRI develops new rice varieties and sustainable crop management practices that help rice farmers improve productivity and resilience to climate change.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-highlights\">\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Global leader in rice research since 1960<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Develops high-yielding, climate-resilient rice varieties<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Promotes sustainable rice farming practices worldwide<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irri.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-link\">\r\n Visit Website <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-card\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-header\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-logo-container\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ICRISAT.png\" alt=\"ICRISAT Logo\" class=\"partner-logo\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"partner-name\">International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"partner-abbr\">ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-body\">\r\n <p class=\"partner-description\">\r\n ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. It focuses on semi-arid tropics and works on crops like sorghum, pearl millet, chickpea, pigeonpea, and groundnut to improve smallholder farmer livelihoods.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-highlights\">\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Research on dryland cereals and legumes for smallholder farmers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Innovations to improve crop productivity and resilience in challenging environments<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Empowers rural communities through agricultural innovations and capacity building<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icrisat.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-link\">\r\n Visit Website <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-card\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-header\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-logo-container\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NAAS-Logo-scaled.png\" alt=\"NAAS Logo\" class=\"partner-logo\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"partner-name\">National Academy of Agricultural Sciences<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"partner-abbr\">NAAS, New Delhi, India<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-body\">\r\n <p class=\"partner-description\">\r\n NAAS is a premier agricultural scientific organization in India that provides a forum to agricultural scientists to deliberate on important issues of agricultural research, education, and extension. It recognizes excellence in agricultural sciences through fellowships and awards.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-highlights\">\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Promotes agricultural research and education in India<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Provides policy advice on agricultural development to the government<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Recognizes excellence through fellowships, awards, and publications<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/naas.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-link\">\r\n Visit Website <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-card\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-header\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-logo-container\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MSSRF.png\" alt=\"MSSRF Logo\" class=\"partner-logo\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"partner-name\">M S Swaminathan Research Foundation<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"partner-abbr\">MSSRF, Chennai, India<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-body\">\r\n <p class=\"partner-description\">\r\n The M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) is a non-profit research organization founded by Professor M. 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It aims to accelerate the use of modern science for sustainable agricultural and rural development, focusing on a pro-poor, pro-women, and pro-nature orientation.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-highlights\">\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Focuses on sustainable agriculture and food security<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Pioneering work in biodiversity conservation and biotechnology<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Empowers rural communities through technology and knowledge transfer<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mssrf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-link\">\r\n Visit Website <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-card\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-header\">\r\n <div class=\"partner-logo-container\">\r\n \r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gcwas.taas.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-CGIAR.jpeg\" alt=\"CGIAR Scaling for Impact Logo\" class=\"partner-logo\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h3 class=\"partner-name\">CGIAR Scaling for Impact<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"partner-abbr\">CGIAR, Global<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-body\">\r\n <p class=\"partner-description\">\r\n CGIAR Scaling for Impact is dedicated to ensuring that agricultural research innovations reach millions of people. They provide expertise and frameworks to scale solutions for food systems transformation, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and real-world impact.\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n <div class=\"partner-highlights\">\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Expertise in scaling agricultural innovations globally<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Supports systemic change for sustainable development<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-item\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle highlight-icon\"><\/i>\r\n <span class=\"highlight-text\">Collaborates across CGIAR research centers<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgiar.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"partner-link\">\r\n Visit Website <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowledge Partners Knowledge Partners Michigan State University MSU, East Lansing, USA Michigan State University (MSU) is a leading research university known for its comprehensive agricultural programs and innovative research. 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