CABI partners Rwandan university to help train more plant doctors to fight crop pests and diseases
CABI is working with the University of Technology and Arts of Byumba (UTAB) in Rwanda to train more plant doctors who, as part of the Plantwise programme, help farmers identify and treat a range of pests and diseases which threaten their crops.
CABI collaborates on innovative approach to tackling pesticide resistance evolution
CABI is joining an international team of scientists, led by the University of Stirling, to take a ‘revolutionary approach’ in attempting to tackle resistance to pesticides in insects with a specific focus on crops pests in Brazil.
Female farmers and extension workers should take the lead in reducing gender inequality in agriculture
A CABI-led study which compares male and female perceptions of access to and use of agricultural advisory services to help improve yields says women should take a lead role in helping to reduce inequalities which hinder their contribution to farming.
Strong, inclusive and empowering partnerships vital to tackling the world’s food crisis
Dr Dennis Rangi, CABI's Director General, Development, has told CABI's African Regional Consultation in Botswana that strong, inclusive and empowering partnerships are key to tackling not only Africa's but the world's food crisis where some 815 million suffer chronic undernourishment.
CABI shares expertise on rubber tree blight in major new Amazon documentary series
CABI is today sharing its expertise on the devastating rubber tree blight disease- that could severely impact upon the world's rubber production for essential items including tyres, shoes and the seals on a multitude of household and industrial items- as part of a major new Amazon documentary series now airing.
Dr Matthew Ryan appointed to Phytobiomes Alliance’s Board of Directors
The International Alliance for Phytobiomes Research has announced the appointment of Dr Matthew Ryan and Dr Natalie Breakfield as new Board members of the organization.