CABI contributes to Asian Development Bank Food Security Forum
27 June 2016 On 22-24 June 2016, CABI contributed to the Partnership Dialogue session at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Food Security Forum. This event, one of the major activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ADB, provided a platform to share knowledge, showcase innovations, and foster partnerships with…
Animals pushed to the limits? CABI-RVC hold animal welfare symposium
23 June 2016 - Have the demands placed on animals for companionship, production and traction pushed them towards their biological limits? How much further is it acceptable to push them? Yesterday, this ethical dilemma was debated at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) at CABI-RVCs 5th symposium on animal welfare. The…
Looking back at a year of impact: CABI in Review 2015
23 June 2016 - We are delighted to bring you CABI in Review 2015. Each year, we publish an annual review to tell the stories of our projects and the impact they have on the farmers, extension workers, scientists, policy makers and professional practitioners we work with. This year we focused on showing how…
CABI launches new ‘Horticultural Science’ internet resource
22 June 2016 - CABI has launched a new Horticultural Science internet resource covering tropical, subtropical and temperate crops and regions. Horticultural Science is an international database of abstracts, full text journals and conference proceedings, and news and reviews covering all aspects of horticultural science and technology. With an open-access…
CABI showcases scientific know-how at Agriculture Science Week-FARA
16 June 2016 This week, CABI delegates attended the 7th Africa Agriculture Science Week and general assembly of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA). The theme for this years FARA general assembly was Apply Science, Impact Livelihoods. The subject fitted well with CABIs core objective of applying…
Masters degree in crop management now open for applications
CABI and the University of Neuchâtel are pleased to announce that applications for the Masters of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Integrated Crop Management (ICM) programme running in 2017 are now open.
New MoU brings trade boost to Pakistans fruit farmers
CABI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA) to help Pakistan trade citrus and mango fruit with global regions like the European Union. The MoU was signed on 10 May 2016.
CABI’s Dr Kuhlmann talks plant health innovation at G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists meeting
Yesterday, CABI's Executive Director of Global Operations, Dr Ulrich Kuhlmann, spoke about the importance of agricultural innovation and sharing plant health knowledge at the 5th meeting of the G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS). As the host country, China chaired the meeting. The G20 MACS took place in Xi'an on 30-31…
New network to boost agricultural trade in Africa
23 May 2016 - 45 African biosecurity champions from ten Central and East African countries will meet in Arusha, Tanzania for two weeks from today for the second Africa Plant Biosecurity Network meeting, targeting plant protection from pests and disease. The Network brings African biosecurity professionals together to share information,…
CABI holds Integrated Pest Management course in Beijing
27 February 2016 - CABI scientist Dr Stefan Toepfer ran a five-day course on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) at the graduate school of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) in Beijing, China from 22-26 February 2016. Dr Toepfer is a visiting professor at the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture -…