Fight against Fall armyworm in Kenya ‘mobilised’ with new government text messaging campaign
A new weapon in the fight against the Fall armyworm (FAW) caterpillar in Kenya is being launched giving thousands of smallholder farmers free expert help and advice on how to tackle the devastating pest through mobile SMS text messaging.
CABI highlights importance of ICT in agriculture at First East Africa Digital Farmers Conference & Exhibition
CABI scientists and staff have been highlighting the important role technology can play in helping to secure global food security by sharing their expertise at the First East Africa Digital Farmers Conference & Exhibition in Nairobi, Kenya.
Multi-media campaign helps improve food security in Tanzania
A multi-media campaign has helped CABI and partner agencies in Tanzania improve food security in Tanzania by encouraging thousands of farmers to adopt improved legume technologies including ways to produce healthier and more profitable crops of common bean and soybean.
PhD student joins the fight against devastating Fall Armyworm pest
A new PhD student has joined the fight against the devastating Fall Armyworm pest. CABI predicts feeding damage by the caterpillars of this invasive alien insect will cost ten of Africa's major maize producing economies $2.2bn to $5.5bn a year in lost maize harvests if it is not properly managed.
CABI signs MoU with Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
CABI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) to share its scientific expertise in pest and disease control and management as part of the APCC's work to coordinate and harmonise all activities of the coconut industry in the Asia and Pacific regions.
CABI shares its expertise at the International Master Class in Plant Biosecurity in Indonesia
CABI has shared its expertise in biosecurity and its links to food security, trade and market access at the International Master Class (IMC) in Plant Biosecurity held in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.