Annual Report and Work Plan of MARA-CABI Joint Lab witnesses “outstanding progress” throughout 2023
The Annual Report and Work Plan, reviewed by the Steering Committee of the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA)-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety, based in Beijing, has witnessed “outstanding progress” in all aspects of its research activities throughout 2023. The 16th Joint Lab Steering Committee meeting, held at…
SciDev.Net provides communication training in Tanzania to help highlight risks of neglected tropical diseases
SciDev.Net – through its Script training programme – has given some important communication lessons to journalists and researchers in Tanzania to help them better tell the story of the risks posed by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Dr Charles Wendo, SciDev.Net’s training coordinator, delivered a three-day workshop at the request of…
CABI contributes to US $37 million FARM programme aimed at reducing pesticides and plastics in agriculture
CABI is contributing to the US $37million Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management (FARM) programme aimed at reducing the use of pesticides and plastics in agricultural production. CABI is a co-financing partner of the FARM programme and will share its expertise in the research, development, and implementation of more sustainable and…
CABI-led study shows benefits of chatgroups to human health can be replicated in plant health
A CABI-led study has revealed that there is evidence of the benefits of chatgroups to human health which can also be replicated in plant health. The research analysed the opportunities and pitfalls of using chatgroups for plant health systems and examined the conditions for strengthening chatroom functions. It also considered…
National Prosopis Strategy created with expertise from CABI and partners approved by Kenyan government
A National Prosopis Strategy (NPS) created with expertise from CABI and a range of partners has been approved by the Kenyan government to help protect the country’s environment, ecosystem services and livelihoods from Prosopis juliflora. The National Strategy and Action Plan for the Management and Control of the Invasive Prosopis…
CABI visit to Malaysia and Singapore served to strengthen partnerships for enhanced food security in region
CABI CEO, Dr Daniel Elger, has paid a visit to Malaysia – a Member Country of CABI – and Singapore to further strengthen existing partnerships, build new linkages and explore fresh opportunities to support food security and sustainable trade in the region. Dr Elger joined staff from CABI’s regional centre…
CABI-led study reveals “considerable farmer knowledge” on different aspects of antibiotics risk
A CABI-led study published in the CABI Agriculture and Bioscience journal has revealed “considerable farmer knowledge” on different aspects of antibiotics risks – including antimicrobial resistance – associated with their use on livestock in Kenya. Scientists from CABI’s regional centre for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, joined colleagues from the University…
CABI scientist joins panel discussion focused on how to invest in agricultural solutions that work for women
Dr Monica Kansiime, CABI’s Deputy Director, Development and Outreach, Africa today (Friday 8 March) joined a panel of experts to discuss how to invest in agricultural solutions that work for women as part of a forum to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024. In line with the IWD theme of…
CABI announces appointment of Chileshe Kapwepwe as next Board Chair while work continues to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges
The 404th meeting of CABI’s Executive Council was informed that Chileshe Kapwepwe will be the first female Chair of the CABI Board and the first holder of the post from an African country, succeeding Roger Horton in April 2024. A Zambian national, Ms Kapwepwe is the General Secretary of the…
Role of African women and young people in agricultural service provision investigated in new CABI-led study
The role of African women and young people engaged in agricultural service provision has been investigated in a new CABI-led study published in the CABI Agriculture and Bioscience journal. By combining a literature review with ongoing action research in Kenya, the scientists provide insights into the main characteristics, benefits, and…