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 Conventions (IPPC) Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) held at the FAO headquarters in Rome.
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.
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.
CABI-led study recommends improvements to how impacts of Non-Native Species are assessed
CABI has led an international team of Non-Native Species (NNS) specialists who have compiled a list of recommendations to improve the way in which the impact of a range of invasive pests, such as the tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta, are assessed, potentially helping towards ensuring greater global food security.
SciDev.Net quizzes Congolese health minister on country’s Ebola crisis
SciDev.Net - the world's leading source of reliable and authoritative news, views and analysis about science and technology for global development - has quizzed the Congolese health minister on the country's Ebola crisis which is seeing its efforts to quell the number of cases hampered by violent conflict.
CABI serves course in Integrated Pest Management for international students hungry for success
Twenty-four agricultural students from around the world, including China, Cuba, Vietnam, Myanmar, Egypt, Iran, Malaysia, Somalia, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Pakistan, have passed a five-day course in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) organised by CABI.
Scientists confirm first report of egg parasitoid in Africa to fight devastating fall armyworm
A group of scientists have confirmed the first report of an egg parasitoid Telenomus remus in Africa which could prove an important biological weapon in the fight against the devastating fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) that threatens the food security of more than 200 million people.
MAS ICM course welcomes agricultural students for the 5th year
The Masters of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Integrated Crop Management (ICM) course has welcomed another 12 international students for the 2019 academic year. An opening ceremony was held in Delémont, the capital of the Swiss Canton of Jura to mark the occasion.
CABI’s Global Health upgraded with refreshed look, extended content and new features
CABI's Global Health - the go-to bibliographic database for the study and practice of national, regional and international public health - has undergone a major upgrade which includes a refreshed look, extended content and new features.
CABI announces major commitments in fight against invasive species
Coinciding with its regional consultation with member states in Africa, CABI hosted a policy summit on invasive species in Gaborone, Botswana.