CABI and CIRAD join forces to strengthen sustainable agriculture in Southeast Asia

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CABI and the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a key milestone toward strengthening sustainable and resilient agricultural pathways across Southeast Asia. Agriculture contributes significantly to Southeast Asia’s economy, with the agri-food sector in five key countries – Indonesia, Malaysia,…
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Scientists say the “plant world” needs to come out and claim its place at the One Health table

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Scientists writing a policy forum article in the CABI One Health journal say the “plant world” needs to come out and claim its place at the One Health table as part of a desire to break down barriers that currently limit true cross-domain integration. The researchers say that while plant health is…
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Project to improve Uganda’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures aims to unlock up to $150 million in revenue

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A new partnership is helping to improve the capacity of Ugandan authorities and private sector organizations comply with Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures and unlock up to $150 million in revenue otherwise lost to pests and diseases. CABI, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), HortiFresh and COLEAD,…
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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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