

Chickpea has exploded in popularity among farmers in Myanmar, with ICRISAT’s warhorse ICCV 2 riding the crest of this wave. The area cultivated to this immensely successful variety has witnessed a spectacular fourfold increase over the past three years. Considering that the average yield of chickpea in Myanmar increased from 660 to 1007 kg/ha during this time span, such accelerated adoption is understandable.