Tuta absoluta pest on the rampage in Africa
16 March 2015 - A new video illustrates the devastating impacts that the invasive pest Tuta absoluta is having on tomato yields, and what this means for farmers who rely on these crops for sustenance and income. Dr Arne Witt, from CABI commented on the implications of Tuta absoluta infestation across…
CABI launches new agriculture education programme
6 March 2015 - To mark the commencement of the CABI-coordinated Masters in Advanced Studies in Integrated Crop Management (MAS in ICM) programme, incoming students, lecturers, partners and press gathered at the Hôtel du Parlement in Delémont for ceremony and celebrations. Among the hosts on hand to officially welcome the…
CABI creates new Knowledge Business
9 March 2015 - Global academic publisher, CABI, has integrated IT and Publishing to create a new Knowledge Business. The strategic focus on delivering knowledge solutions into all CABIs markets will help the organization achieve greater scale and impact. CABI will bring the benefits of modern, flexible technology to all areas…
Plantwise shortlisted for Olam food security prize
3 March 2015 - The CABI-led Plantwise programme has been named as a finalist for the Olam Innovation in Food Security Award. This award "aims to recognize an outstanding innovation for its potential impact on the availability, affordability, accessibility or adequacy of food, as well as to support its further development." As a…
CABI Publishing brings Western European representation in-house
26 February 2015 - Global academic publisher, CABI, announces that from 31 March 2015, representation for its applied life sciences print books in Western Europe will switch from Durnell Marketing to CABI. Representation will be brought in-house and handled by CABIs regional sales team. The switch will support greater alignment…
Plantwise joins Swiss Pavilion at Milan World Expo
26 February 2015 - Over 500 million smallholder farmers worldwide provide food for two-thirds of the earths growing population. These farmers, and the major challenges they face due to crop health problems, will be the focus of a new interactive exhibit to be launched by the CABI-led Plantwise programme at…
AIRCA holds annual steering committee meeting
20 February 2015 - On 19-20 February, the Association of International Research and Development Centers for Agriculture (AIRCA), of which CABI is a member, held its annual steering committee meeting. The African insect science for food health organisation, icipe, hosted the meeting at their impressive new Bee Health Laboratory building,…
CABI opens new office in Kenya
18 February 2015 - CABI officially opened its new regional office in Nairobi, Kenya today. CEO, Dr Trevor Nicholls, was on hand to cut the ribbon and unveil a plaque commemorating the event. Relocation from rented premises to purchase of this larger office strengthens CABIs footprint in Africa CABI also…
Helping coffee farmers adapt to climate change
12 February 2015 - The initiative for coffee and climate (c and c), of which CABI is a member, today produced a new publication on Climate Change Adaptation in Coffee Production: A step-by-step guide to supporting coffee farmers. Coffee production and the livelihoods of coffee farmers and their families around…
Managing pests to improve livelihoods
12 February 2015 - Speaking at the Economist Events Feeding the World 2015 summit today, CABIs Dr Arne Witt talked about the impact that pests, especially Invasive Alien Species (IAS), have on food security and livelihoods. This years summit theme was Quality vs quantity: food and nutrition security for nine…