Smallest agri-SMEs in Africa owner-managed by women bore the brunt of COVID-19, new CABI study reveals
The smallest agri-SMEs in Africa owner-managed by women bore the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research led by a team of CABI scientists and published in the journal CABI Agriculture & Bioscience. The researchers studied data from 119 agri-SMEs – ranging in size from sole proprietorships with…
New PlantwisePlus Toolkit helps farmer advisory service providers give better advice
A new PlantwisePlus Toolkit has been launched to help identifying tried and trusted digital tools that are designed to assist crop production by supporting decision-making. The website is aimed at agricultural advisory service providers and brings together a suite of digital tools to, ultimately, support smallholder farmers implementing sustainable crop…
CABI joins SWIFT response to help improve food security in Ethiopia
CABI has teamed-up with a cross-sector consortium to help estimate demand for small-scale hydropower and solar mini-grids that could power irrigation systems to help ensure greater food production in a remote region of Ethiopia. The project, funded through Innovate UK Energy Catalyst Round 9, will see LENKÉ: Space & Water…
Expertise shared to produce Good Agricultural Practice Guides for avocado, beans and peas in pods in Kenya
CABI has shared its expertise on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures in the production and launch of Good Agricultural Practice Guides for avocado, beans and peas in pods in Kenya. Dr MaryLucy Oronje, Scientist SPS and team lead for the development of materials which were showcased by the National Horticulture…
Enrol now for online courses in integrated crop management
Enrolment is now open for individuals interested in courses in integrated crop management solutions as part of three online programmes being run by CABI and the University of Neuchâtel in collaboration with partner institutions in Switzerland. Scientists, teachers, extension officers, policy makers and post-graduate students are being invited to enrol…
CABI renews agreement with COMESA for increased trade in fresh fruit and vegetables
CABI has renewed its agreement with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) which will see the two organisations continue efforts towards supporting member countries in increased trade of their fresh fruit and vegetables. Dr Morris Akiri, Dr Noah Phiri and Phyllis Ombonyo, from CABI’s regional centre for…
CABI highlights the power of data at International Day of Plant Health event
CABI has highlighted the importance of harnessing the power of data for plant health and environmental protection at an International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) 2023 hybrid event. IDPH, which was held on 12 May, is designated by the United Nations to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health…
CABI’s expertise in digital development highlighted at major European conference
CABI’s expertise in digital development has been highlighted at the Master Data Management & Data Governance Conference Europe 2023. Ada Isaac, Research and Delivery Manager, and Chipo Msengezi, Project Manager – Digital Development, both gave a presentation entitled ‘Leveraging FAIR for Better Data Governance’ at the event held in London.…
World’s leading experts on maize crop pests gather to share latest research to help safeguard food security
More than 70 of the world’s leading experts on maize crop pests have shared the very latest research to help safeguard food security as part of the 28th International Working Group of Ostrinia and other maize pests (IWGO) Conference. Scientists from Canada, China, the USA and various countries in Europe…
CABI’s expertise showcased at fourth International Congress on Biological Invasions
CABI’s expertise in invasive species has been showcased at the fourth International Congress on Biological Invasions (ICBI2023) held in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is the first time the event has been held outside of China and attracted over 400 participants from different backgrounds and from about 27 different countries including…