CABI and CIRAD join forces to strengthen sustainable agriculture in Southeast Asia
CABI and the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a key milestone toward strengthening sustainable and resilient agricultural pathways across Southeast Asia. Agriculture contributes significantly to Southeast Asia’s economy, with the agri-food sector in five key countries – Indonesia, Malaysia,…
Scientists say the “plant world” needs to come out and claim its place at the One Health table
Scientists writing a policy forum article in the CABI One Health journal say the “plant world” needs to come out and claim its place at the One Health table as part of a desire to break down barriers that currently limit true cross-domain integration. The researchers say that while plant health is…
New Technical Working Group launched in Zambia as part of greater commitment to gender equality in agriculture
CABI and the Zambian Government have joined forces to launch a new Gender Technical Working Group (GTWG) as part of a greater commitment to gender equality in the agricultural sector which is the backbone of Zambia’s economy. The GTWG’s establishment comes at a time when gender inequalities continue to hinder…
New study: CABI Digital Tools provide benefits including quick and reliable information on crop pests and diseases
A study published in the Journal of Agricultural & Food Information reveals a range of benefits provided by a suite of CABI digital tools including quick and reliable information on crop pests and diseases which impact livelihoods and food security. The scientists reviewed six key digital tools which strategically address…
Talks reveal insights and steps to help Ethiopia tackle food security and invasive species management challenges
CABI has engaged in high-level talks with partners from Ethiopia to help the Member Country tackle its food security and invasive species management challenges stemming from crop pests and diseases as well as weeds such as parthenium. Dr Monica Kansiime, Deputy Director, Development and Outreach, Africa, and Dr Negussie Efa…
Project to improve Uganda’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures aims to unlock up to $150 million in revenue
A new partnership is helping to improve the capacity of Ugandan authorities and private sector organizations comply with Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures and unlock up to $150 million in revenue otherwise lost to pests and diseases. CABI, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), HortiFresh and COLEAD,…
Collaboration on sustainable agriculture practices highlighted at the MARA China – CABI Joint Lab meeting
The annual Steering Committee meeting of the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA)-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety and its subcentres reviewed work progress and discussed the strategies forward in international collaboration for a more sustainable agriculture in China and beyond. China and CABI have been working together for…
Progress made to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges reported at CABI’s Executive Council
Progress made to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges – including hunger, poverty, gender inequality, climate change and the loss of biodiversity – has been reported at the 405th meeting of CABI’s Executive Council. The meeting highlighted how CABI is working with its 48 Member Countries on priorities agreed under the organisation’s…
Plant health within a One Health context highlighted at Commission of Phytosanitary Measures CPM 19
CABI has highlighted the importance of plant health within a One Health context at the 19th Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) held at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy. The CPM is the governing body of the International Plant Protection…
Review: integrated pest management is critical in fight against fall armyworm threat to Asian rice security
A new study published in the journal CABI Reviews highlights the critical role that integrated pest management (IPM) plays in combatting the threat fall armyworm poses to Asian rice security. Asian rice production accounts for over two-thirds of global rice output but the region is highly vulnerable to the fall…