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CABI Distribution Database used to support analysis of plant health threats to crops in Scotland
August 20, 2024
The CABI Distribution Database – which holds over a million geographic records of living organisms – has been used to support an analysis of plant health threats to arable and horticultural crops in Scotland. Tim Beale, a Senior Data Analyst in the Data Science and Modelling team at CABI, contributed…
CABI scientists share expertise on digital tools to fight crop pests at RUFORUM Triennial Scientific Conference
August 16, 2024
CABI has shared its expertise on a range of digital tools to fight Invasive Alien Species (IAS) which threaten food security and the livelihoods of smallholder farmers at the RUFORUM Triennial Scientific Conference held in Namibia. This year’s Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) event was organized…
New project to use earth observation data and climate forecasts for targeted management of wheat blast disease
May 28, 2024
CABI is leading a new project using earth observation data and climate forecasts for targeted management of wheat blast disease in India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Wheat blast (Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum or ‘MoT’) is a severe problem in Bangladesh and South America amid humid, warmer climates and…
Panel discussion explores space-enabled technologies for innovation in agriculture
May 23, 2024
The Embassy of Switzerland in the UK in collaboration with CABI has organised a panel discussion and networking reception to explore how space-enabled technologies can be used to boost innovation in agriculture and improve food security. On behalf of His Excellency Mr Markus Leitner, the Ambassador of Switzerland to the…
CABI’s expertise in Earth Observation technology for greater food security highlighted at EO4AGRI 2024
May 21, 2024
CABI’s expertise in the use of Earth Observation (EO) technology to tackle crop pests for greater food security has been highlighted at the EO for Agriculture Under Pressure (EO4AGRI) 2024 workshop held in Frascati, Italy. Dr Bryony Taylor, CABI’s Head of Data Sciences and Modelling, delivered a presentation giving an…
Coffee berry borer modelling for Kenyan coffee production
May 20, 2024
The coffee berry borer is a major coffee pest worldwide, threatening farmers’ livelihoods and the production of coffee. In Kenya, the pest is a particular problem in low-altitude zones and can cause up to 80% losses. Erratic rainfall and other effects of climate change are making it hard to break…
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