Global Burden of Crop Loss
Given the pressures of climate change and growing global population, losing less of the crops that have already been sown on land or under cultivation, presents an important opportunity to enhance food security. While there is increasing recognition of potential gains from curbing post-harvest losses and consumer food waste, pre-harvest…
CABI shares plant health expertise at 31st IPPC Technical Consultation held in Nigeria
Members of the IPPC among Regional Plant Protection Agencies who met in Nigeria CABI has shared its expertise on plant health at the 31st meeting of the IPPC Technical Consultation (TC) among the Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPOs) held in Abuja, Nigeria. Dr Roger Day, Programme…
Life-changing Plantwise programme joins the Million Lives Club
CABI’s Plantwise programme, which helps farmers grow more and lose less to crop pests and diseases, has become a Vanguard member of the Million Lives Club – an initiative that celebrates innovators and social entrepreneurs who are scaling impact in improving the lives of those living on less than $5…
Ecological intensification of smallholder farms in Kenya
There is limited knowledge on the agronomic potential of biodiversity-based ecosystem services such as natural pest control and pollination in smallholder systems. To sustainably intensify production, there is an urgent need to develop safe, sustainable and affordable methods to reduce pest burdens whilst increasing yields.