Credit for coffee farmers: Closing the finance gap to include more women and young people is not charity, it’s smart business

Credit for coffee farmers is a subject that needs urgent attention. In this article, we look at the challenges that smallholder coffee farmers face when securing finance, as well as win-win solutions on offer to help both them and the industry thrive.
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New agreement strengthens CABI’s footprint in Burundi

CABI has signed a Host Country Agreement with the Government of Burundi, marking a significant step in formalizing its long-term commitment to agricultural development, research, innovation and food security in the country.
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CABI launches Global Partnership for Pesticide Risk Reduction

CABI and its partners will launch the “Global Partnership for Pesticide Risk Reduction” on 19th May 2026, bringing together leading stakeholders from the public and private sector to advance a shared commitment to address pesticide risks worldwide.
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CABI and Uganda agreement mark expanded commitment to agricultural transformation

CABI has strengthened its presence in Uganda following the signing of a Host Country Agreement with the Government of Uganda. The milestone marks a significant step forward in a long-standing partnership that has been steadily shaping how agricultural challenges are understood and addressed across the country.
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Time to put plant health at the heart of One Health, experts say

Plant health One Health: Farmer in Africa inspects plants under protective cover.
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.
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“One Plant Health Concept” connects tradition and technology to address plant diseases in Africa

Aerial photography of green grass field.
A newly published “One Plant Health” strategy combines traditional indigenous knowledge and cutting-edge technology to tackle plant diseases in Africa for improved food security
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