Agreement with USDA towards greater regulatory harmonization and collaboration with ASEAN Members
CABI has signed an agreement with the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) to work in partnership towards greater harmonization and collaboration on regulatory systems in ASEAN member countries. Michelle Flavin, International Programs Specialist at USDA-FAS, joined Dr Babar Bajwa, CABI’s Senior Regional Director, Asia, in launching the…
Workshop reviews Pakistan’s organic policy plans for more sustainable food and cotton production
CABI’s centre in Pakistan, together with project donors Laudes Foundation, has convened a workshop to review Pakistan’s plans for an organic agriculture policy which will ensure a more sustainable approach to food and cotton production. The move is part of an ambitious plan to promote organic agriculture in Pakistan and…
CABI’s Executive Council reviews progress and plans to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges
The 403rd meeting of CABI’s Executive Council convened last week following approval by the organisation’s 49 Member Countries of a new Medium-Term Strategy focused on some of humanity’s greatest challenges. Speaking at the meeting, CABI’s CEO Dr Daniel Elger thanked Member Countries for their role in developing and approving CABI’s…
Ethiopia’s Director of Plant Protection explores further collaboration with CABI
Mr Belayneh Nigussie, Ethiopia’s Director of Plant Protection within its Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and CABI Liaison Officer for Ethiopia, has paid a visit to CABI’s regional centre for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, to explore further collaboration towards ensuring greater food security. As part of the visit where Mr Nigussie…
CABI works in partnership with Zambian Government to help distribute cassava cuttings for healthier crops
CABI is working in partnership with the Zambian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCCI) to promote the growth of healthier cassava crops in Zambia. Recent efforts have focused on training and distribution of disease-free cassava cuttings to 500 smallholder farmers in the Nsama District…
Importance of women and youth in African agriculture highlighted at 6th Africa Agri Expo 2023
CABI has highlighted the importance of women and youth in African agriculture at the 6th Africa Agri Expo 2023 held recently in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference brought together African and global agriculture professionals to explore the market, introduce their brands, make new connections and create long-term strategic partnerships within the…