CABI releases rust fungus to control invasive weed, Himalayan balsam
26 August 2014 - From today, not-for-profit research organization, CABI, will be releasing a rust fungus at locations in Berkshire, Cornwall and Middlesex as part of field trials to control the non-native, invasive weed Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) using natural means. Himalayan balsam has rapidly become one of the UK's…
Scientific publisher, CABI, makes eBooks available in China
18 August 2014 – CABI is proud to announce that it has entered into agreement with CNPIEC, the China National Publications Import and Export (Group) Corporation, to make CABIÂ’s eBooks available through its CNP eReading platform. The decision to work with CNPIEC was taken to increase the exposure of CABIÂ’s…
Workshop held on future of Invasive Species Compendium
4 August 2014 – Members of the Invasive Species Consortium from the US, Mexico, Caribbean and South Pacific met in Washington DC today and unanimously agreed to keep the Invasive Species Compendium (ISC) an open access resource for a further five years. The ISC has been resourced by a diverse international…
CABI to work with Unilever protecting tea crops in India
11 August 2014 – As part of a wider commitment to sustainable sourcing of all of its key agricultural materials by 2020, Unilever has announced it will collaborate with CABI, to undertake a major scientific research study evaluating the environmental and economic feasibility of applying alternative methods to protect tea…
CABI shares knowledge with African universities
25 July 2014 – Each year, top university representatives from across Africa gather at the RUFORUM conference to learn about new developments in education and exchange ideas for collaboration. This yearÂ’s event, held in Maputo, Mozambique, from 21 July – 25 July, was an opportunity for CABI to increase awareness of its knowledge…
Officials from across Africa join IPPC, Plantwise and FAO for collaboration on plant health
5 August 2014 – For farmers across Africa and around the world, tackling crop pest problems in a safe and sustainable way is a major challenge. Currently between 30-40% of crops on average are lost to pests, and while the technology and knowledge exist to reduce losses, vital plant health…
CABI’s Dennis Rangi speaks out on biodiversity and invasive species
28 June 2014 – Dr Dennis Rangi, CABI's Executive Director for International Development, spoke out this week at the 18th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) held on 23-28 June 2014 in Montreal, Canada. He delivered a statement at the meeting and talked about the…
Plantwise knowledge bank goes from strength to strength
28 July 2014 – Following a recent review of its progress, Plantwise can report that 2013 was a very productive year. To show the scale of the growth of its knowledge bank, Plantwise has created an infographic. For more information, visit the Plantwise knowledge bank. Plantwise is CABI's food security programme, which helps farmers grow more…
Applications now open for new ICM degree from CABI and University of Neuchatel
16 July 2014 – CABI and the University of Neuchatel are now accepting applications for a unique new degree programme in Integrated Crop Management (ICM). Students from around the world will come to Canton Jura, Switzerland to learn from experts about sustainable agriculture strategies to apply in practice and policy…
CABI celebrates 30 years of UKAS accreditation
22 July 2014 – CABI is proud to announce 30 years as a UKAS accredited laboratory providing confidence and trust for our customers. The annual assessment undertaken in July to the internationally recognized standard, ISO 17025, demonstrates our competency, impartiality and performance capability. The initial accreditation in 1984 for mould…