CABI advocates use of open data in agricultural science at APEC symposium, Beijing
CABI contributed to an Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Symposium on Agricultural Science Data Sharing and Service which brought together over 30 participants from 15 countries within APEC and other national and international organisations at a meeting in in Beijing.
Research pathway for new European Laboratory agreed
A future pathway for agricultural research to take place at a new joint European laboratory based at CABI's centre in Switzerland was agreed during a visit by a delegation of senior scientists from China last week (6-9 December 2017).
Space-age technology for fight against crop-devastating pest outbreaks
CABI is leading a consortium, funded by the UK Space Agency's International Partnership Programme (IPP), developing a Pest Risk Information Service (PRISE), which uses state-of-the-art technology to help inform farmers in sub-Saharan Africa of pest outbreaks that could devastate their crops and livelihoods.
New book explores sustainable tourism
CABI has published a new book which explores how realising the potential of sustainable tourism could revolutionise the way we travel in a bid to both transform people's lives and the environment.
$1.8 million partnership to improve plant biosecurity in Africa pays dividends
27 November 2017 - A $1.8 million partnership to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in 10 African countries is starting to pay dividends thanks to the work of the Australia-Africa Plant Biosecurity Partnership (AAPBP). The partnership, funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and delivered by a…
Integrated Crop Management Masters course yields success
24 November 2017 - A graduation ceremony held on 17 November 2017 in Engelberg, Switzerland, celebrated the successful completion of the 2017 Masters of Advanced Studies in Integrated Crop Management (MAS in ICM) programme by international students. Coordinated by CABI and the University of Neuchâtel, the MAS in ICM programme…
Download free open access eBooks on invasive species
1 November 2017 CABI has published three open access eBooks on invasive species in Eastern Africa, Laikipia County (Kenya) and Southeast Asia. The guides were written by Dr Arne Witt, CABIs Regional (Africa and Asia) Coordinator for Invasive Species. One of the major barriers to effective management of invasive species,…
CABI CIO, Andrea Powell, to leave CABI after 26 years
16 November 2017 After 26 years of working at CABI, Chief Information Officer, Andrea Powell, will leave the organisation at the end of 2017 to develop a portfolio of interests. These will include consulting, serving as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Pharmaceutical Press, and working alongside her…
CABIs Dr Kuhlmann highlights importance of digital technology at G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists meeting
15 November 2017 Dr Ulrich Kuhlmann, CABIs Executive Director of Global Operations speaking at the 6th meeting of the G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) in Potsdam, Germany has highlighted the importance of digital technology in helping to ensure worldwide food security. Dr Kuhlmann spoke about the need…