First local harvest of Metarhizium rileyi spores marks milestone for fall armyworm management in Zambia
CABI's laboratory in Zambia has successfully harvested its first spores of a local strain of Metarhizium rileyi for the management of fall armyworm, marking a significant milestone after three years of dedicated research and development. Metarhizium rileyi is a highly specific fungus that kills fall armyworm. In 2018, scientists from…
Time to put plant health at the heart of One Health, experts say
Ahead of the 2026 One Health Summit, experts are calling for plant health to be fully integrated into One Health strategies. A new CABI evidence brief highlights critical gaps in funding, research, and policy, and outlines actions for funders, policymakers, and researchers to strengthen global health outcomes.
CABI signs Host Country Agreement with Ethiopia
CABI has signed a Host Country Agreement with Ethiopia, marking a major milestone that deepens collaboration and strengthens efforts to support the country’s agricultural transformation through plant health, digital agriculture, and sustainable value‑chain development.
CABI and ICGEB’s NAMSSA partner with Exotic Green Power to commercialise VH Biofertiliser in Zambia
CABI is partnering with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) to launch the Nature-Based Microbial Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture (NAMSSA) project and help ensure greater sustainable food security. With CABI’s expertise and funding support from ICGEB, the NAMSSA project aims to commercialise VH Biofertilizer in Zambia. It…
Harnessing nature’s microbes: sustainable agricultural solutions for sub-Saharan Africa
Agriculture is a vital sector in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It contributes an average of 25% to the gross domestic product and provides sustenance for nearly 80% of the rural population. However, the region remains the most food insecure globally. Increasing agricultural productivity is the primary objective for SSA, but this…
Inaugural Africa Plant Health Systems Forum highlights strength of partnerships for greater sustainable food security
The inaugural African Plant Health Systems Forum has highlighted the strength of partnerships and knowledge-driven solutions towards greater sustainable food security for a growing African population expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050. CABI, organised and launched the event, which brings together representatives from CABI’s African Member Countries, including government,…