CABI supports release of biological control agents to fight invasive weeds in the Netherlands
CABI has supported the first-time releases of two specialist biocontrol agents, a weevil and a mite, targeting their respective invasive weed hosts in the Netherlands, namely floating pennywort (Hydrocotyle ranunculoides) and Australian swamp stonecrop (Crassula helmsii). These exotic aquatic plants form dense monospecific stands, can out-compete native plants and animals,…
CABI’s support for Africa’s youth leading agricultural transformation voiced at Africa Food Systems Forum
CABI has highlighted its efforts towards youth-led agri-food systems transformation, at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 (AFSF) in Dakar, Senegal. In line with the priorities of CABI’s 17 African Member Countries espoused in its Medium-Term Strategy, CABI is committed to reduce inequality through better opportunities for rural women and…
CABI announces plan to strengthen impact and ensure long-term sustainability
CABI - a globally respected intergovernmental organization using science and information to tackle agricultural and environmental challenges - has announced a plan for transformation that will increase its responsiveness to Member Country needs and underpin the scientific quality of its work for the future. The plan will also re-structure and…
PRISE data model gives timely advice for smallholder farmers tackling coffee berry borer pest in Kenya
CABI has used the tried and tested Pest Risk Information Service (PRISE) data model to compile a comprehensive risk assessment of the Kenyan coffee sector and create a model to help smallholder farmers tackle the coffee berry borer pest. The coffee berry borer is a major coffee pest of both…
CABI and Government of Nepal collaborate to strengthen country’s plant health system through PlantwisePlus
CABI and the Government of Nepal have taken a significant step towards sustainably strengthening the country’s plant health system threatened by pests and diseases by agreeing to collaborate more through the PlantwisePlus programme. Pests of concern include brown plant hopper, bacterial leaf blight and rice blast on rice, fall armyworm…
CABI signs collaboration agreement with African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources
CABI has agreed with the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) to collaborate on increasing intra/interregional and international trade while complying with Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) requirements. Dr Morris Akiri, CABI’s Senior Regional Director, Africa, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dr Huyam Ahmed Mohammed Elamin Salih,…
CABI’s mission highlighted during Executive Council Chair and Executive Council Member for Bangladesh visits
CABI’s mission working in partnership with its Member Countries to help tackle the biggest challenges facing humanity has been highlighted during the visits of its Executive Council Chair and Executive Council Member for Bangladesh. The high-level talks also served as an opportunity to further explore how CABI can work even…
PlantwisePlus plant doctors now in every district of Malawi helping farmers increase livelihoods and food security
In a significant stride for increased livelihoods and food security, Malawi has achieved a remarkable milestone: a network of trained plant doctors now operates in every district across the country. This achievement is the result of a sustained partnership between CABI’s PlantwisePlus programme and the Malawian Ministry of Agriculture, culminating…
CABI BioProtection Portal wins Gold Stevie Award in 2025 International Business Awards
The CABI BioProtection Portal has been named as the winner of the Gold Stevie Award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year in Europe as part of the 22nd Annual International Business Awards. The International Business Awards (IBAs) are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide –…
CABI and ICGEB’s NAMSSA partner with Exotic Green Power to commercialise VH Biofertiliser in Zambia
CABI is partnering with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) to launch the Nature-Based Microbial Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture (NAMSSA) project and help ensure greater sustainable food security. With CABI’s expertise and funding support from ICGEB, the NAMSSA project aims to commercialise VH Biofertilizer in Zambia. It…