New partnerships to transform agricultural education and food security in Africa
CABI and RUFORUM have signed a landmark MoU to strengthen agricultural education and research across Africa, driving food security, climate resilience, and youth employment through digital tools and capacity building.
Identifying and managing false codling moth in roses in Ethiopia
The horticultural sector is key to Ethiopia’s economy, contributing to foreign exchange revenue and employment. But the rose-cut flower is of significance due to its increasing demand, market growth, and Ethiopia’s ability to dominate production thanks to its favourable conditions. However, the false codling moth, a major pest, is threatening the…
CABI announces plan to strengthen impact and ensure long-term sustainability
CABI - a globally respected intergovernmental organization using science and information to tackle agricultural and environmental challenges - has announced a plan for transformation that will increase its responsiveness to Member Country needs and underpin the scientific quality of its work for the future. The plan will also re-structure and…
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…
One Health Hub
The One Health Hub is a knowledge, evidence, and learning platform that promotes a cross-sectoral One Health agenda encompassing human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health. It identifies gaps in knowledge, analyses evidence, and helps to shape policies for a more interconnected approach to health. The platform works with global and…
Generative AI for Agriculture Advisory
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology offers enormous potential by addressing information asymmetries and rapidly advancing research. In the agriculture sector, it can localize digital advisory messages and increase the accessibility of such messages to reduce the digital divide compared to traditional, non-AI communication methods. Using natural language processing (NLP) and…