CABI leads project to improve biosecurity in islands of the South Atlantic
CABI scientists will lead a two-year project to improve the biosecurity of a range of islands in the South Atlantic working closely with the UK Overseas Territories of St Helena and the Falkland Islands.
Plans for strategic action to tackle invasive species in Africa advance
Plans towards developing a comprehensive strategy that will enable Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to deal more proactively and effectively with invasive species have advanced significantly.
CABI launches invasive species Horizon Scanning Tool
CABI has announced the launch of its invasive species Horizon Scanning Tool (beta), a decision support aid to help users identify potential invasive species threats to a country, state or province. The tool is supported by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
CABI leads fight against fruit and nut pest
CABI's expertise in scientific research and development is helping to lead the fight against a global pest which has already caused millions of dollars' worth of damage to hazelnut crops in Georgia and apple production in north eastern regions of the USA.
SciDev.Net honoured by Egyptian Government
SciDev.Net - the world's leading source of reliable and authoritative news, views and analysis about science and technology for global development - has been honoured by the Egyptian Government for helping to found and support Egyptian Science Week.
CABI partners with ISEAL IPM Coalition to support farmers with pest and disease management
CABI has joined forces with the ISEAL Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coalition in the fight to implement better, less chemical-dependent, ways for farmers to manage agricultural pests and diseases that account for around 40% of lost crops worldwide.
Management of invasive plants could prevent spread of deadly malaria, scientists suggest
CABI scientists have joined an international team of experts who suggest that the large-scale management of a range of some invasive plants could hold the key to reducing the spread of deadly malaria.
Global fight against invasive species tops agenda at CABI’s 398th Executive Council Meeting
The fight against a myriad of invasive species, which costs the global economy around US$1.4 trillion each year, was top of the agenda at CABI's 398th Executive Council meeting held yesterday (7 February 2018) at the Hallam Conference Centre in London.
CABI strengthens collaborations with the International Tropical Fruits Network
CABI is strengthening its working relationship with the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) with plans to further collaborate on projects related to the management of pests and diseases.
China workshop raises awareness of Plantwise plant doctor programme
A workshop has been held at the Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University (ZAFU) in Hangzhou, Eastern China, to raise awareness of the Plantwise plant doctor programme which trains extension workers to diagnose and help farmers manage a range of crop pests and diseases. The meeting was primarily aimed at raising awareness…