Collaboration on sustainable agriculture practices highlighted at the MARA China – CABI Joint Lab meeting

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The annual Steering Committee meeting of the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA)-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety and its subcentres reviewed work progress and discussed the strategies forward in international collaboration for a more sustainable agriculture in China and beyond. China and CABI have been working together for…
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Progress made to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges reported at CABI’s Executive Council

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Progress made to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges – including hunger, poverty, gender inequality, climate change and the loss of biodiversity – has been reported at the 405th meeting of CABI’s Executive Council. The meeting highlighted how CABI is working with its 48 Member Countries on priorities agreed under the organisation’s…
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Boosting international trade by improving the Sanitary and Phytosanitary system for horticulture in Uganda

In Uganda, the export of horticultural produce to global markets is significant to the economy, food security and livelihoods. In 2023, 60% of exports, which included fresh fruit and vegetables, were to the EU, worth 58 million euros. However, despite the notable exports, Uganda has a limited share of the…
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Plant health within a One Health context highlighted at Commission of Phytosanitary Measures CPM 19

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CABI has highlighted the importance of plant health within a One Health context at the 19th Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) held at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy. The CPM is the governing body of the International Plant Protection…
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Celebrating a lifelong commitment to Integrated Pest Management – improving food security and reducing pesticide risks

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A lifetime in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to tackle crop pests for improved livelihoods for the world’s smallholder farmers and greater global food security has been celebrated at an international symposium held in San Diego, California, USA. Dr Ulrich Kuhlmann, CABI’s Executive Director, Global Operations, and Chief Scientist, has been…
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CABI announces winners of the Carol Ellison and the Gopi Ramasamy Science Awards for 2025

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CABI has announced its science award winners for 2025 aimed at early career scientists with this year’s recipients working in the field of extension communication for sustainable agricultural development and biological invasive weed management. Christine Alokit, Communication and Extension Scientist and PhD student based in Uganda, has won the Gopi…
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