Published Papers

300+

Research Partners

41

Field Studies

60+

Open Access Downloads

780+

Focus Areas

Our Research Pillars

AgriScience research spans five critical domains that together address the full complexity of agricultural sustainability.

Soil Health & Regeneration

Investigating microbiome dynamics, carbon sequestration, and regenerative practices to restore degraded agricultural soils across tropical and arid regions.

Climate Adaptation

Developing drought-tolerant crop varieties, heat-resistant farming systems, and early warning tools for climate-vulnerable agricultural communities.

Water-Smart Agriculture

Researching efficient irrigation technologies, groundwater management, and rainwater harvesting systems optimized for smallholder farm contexts.

Digital Agriculture

Applying machine learning, remote sensing, and IoT to build affordable precision agriculture tools accessible to resource-constrained farmers.

Food Systems & Nutrition

Studying the intersection of crop diversity, post-harvest loss, and nutritional outcomes to build more equitable and resilient food supply chains.

Agricultural Economics

Analyzing market structures, policy impacts, and livelihood data to advocate for evidence-based agricultural reform and fair trade practices.

Publications

Latest Research Papers & Reports

Peer-Reviewed Paper
Impact of Biochar Amendment on Soil Carbon Sequestration in Semi-Arid Tropical Farmlands

A 3-year longitudinal study measuring the effects of biochar application on soil organic carbon across 120 farm plots in Rajasthan, India.

Dr. V. Patel, Dr. L. Ochieng et al. March 2026 Nature Sustainability
Annual Report
State of Smallholder Agriculture 2025: Challenges, Innovations, and the Path Forward

Our comprehensive annual report analyzing trends, challenges, and opportunities across smallholder farming systems in 28 countries.

AgriScience Research Team February 2026 84 pages
Field Study
Evaluating Drip Irrigation Adoption Rates and Yield Outcomes Among Women Farmers in East Africa

A mixed-methods study examining the socioeconomic factors influencing irrigation technology adoption and its impact on women-led farms.

A. Siddiqui, M. Chen January 2026 Kenya, Tanzania
Peer-Reviewed Paper
Machine Learning Models for Early Detection of Crop Disease Using Low-Cost Smartphone Imaging

Developing accessible AI-powered diagnostic tools that enable farmers to identify plant diseases using only a smartphone camera.

Dr. R. Gupta, Dr. T. Nakamura December 2025 Computers & Electronics in Ag.
Policy Brief
Financing the Future: A Framework for Climate-Responsive Agricultural Investment in LMICs

Policy recommendations for multilateral development banks and national governments on directing climate finance toward smallholder adaptation.

Dr. V. Patel, M. Chen November 2025 32 pages
Field Study
Comparative Analysis of Traditional vs. Scientific Composting Methods in Vietnamese Rice Paddies

A controlled study comparing nutrient profiles, microbial activity, and crop yields between indigenous composting practices and modern techniques.

Dr. P. Tran, Dr. L. Ochieng October 2025 Vietnam

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