CABI publishes recommendations to fight scourge of parthenium weed in Central West Asia

CABI has today published a new evidence note highlighting a list of recommendations to fight the highly-invasive parthenium weed which can have significant impacts on human health, the environment, livestock production and health and crop yields.
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New study reveals the massive ecological and economic impacts of woody weed invasion in Ethiopia

CABI scientists have revealed the massive ecological and economic impacts that the invasive alien tree Prosopis juliflora has had across the Afar Region of north eastern Ethiopia.
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CABI shares expertise in transboundary plant pests at G-20 MACS in Tokyo

CABI scientists Dr Ulli Kuhlmann and Luca Heeb have shared their expertise in transboundary plant pests which threaten global food security at the Meeting of G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS-G20) held in Tokyo, Japan.
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CABI showcases its expertise in agricultural knowledge to Hungary’s researchers and scientists

CABI has showcased its expertise in agricultural knowledge to some of Hungary’s leading information experts, librarians and scientists as part of a special open day aimed at raising awareness of its knowledge databases, compendia and e-books.
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Female farmers and extension workers should take the lead in reducing gender inequality in agriculture

Indian female farmer collecting bundles of wheat
A CABI-led study which compares male and female perceptions of access to and use of agricultural advisory services to help improve yields says women should take a lead role in helping to reduce inequalities which hinder their contribution to farming.
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CABI’s new quarantine facility creates greater capacity for Parthenium research in Pakistan

CABI has increased its capacity to fight the highly invasive and destructive Parthenium weed by opening a new quarantine facility at its Central and Western Asia (CWA) offices and laboratories in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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Farmers in Malawi fund first purpose-built permanent plant clinic to fight pests and diseases

The new plant clinic 10 April 2019 - A group of farmers in Ntcheu district, Central Malawi, have clubbed together to fund the first purpose-built permanent plant clinic to help fight a range of crop-devastating pests and diseases that threaten their livelihoods and food security. Pengapenga…
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CABI’s latest “weapon” in the fight against devastating crop pests showcased at Commission on Phytosanitary Measures

CABI's latest "weapon" in the fight against devastating crop pests has been presented to delegates at the International Plant Protection Convention’s (IPPC) Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) held at the FAO headquarters in Rome.
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Budding science journalists offered “big break” mentoring opportunity from Nation Media Group and Radio Nigeria

Budding science journalists are being offered a step up the career ladder thanks to a new mentoring scheme from Script in collaboration with Nation Media Group and Radio Nigeria.
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Plaque of the new European Laboratory unveiled during the 11th Joint Lab Steering Committee meeting at CABI Switzerland

Representatives of the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and CABI met for the 11th Steering Committee of the MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety at CABI's Swiss Centre in Delémont.
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