Enabling vegetable business development in East Africa
Consuming vegetables as part of a daily diet is extremely beneficial to the health and wellbeing of individuals. A healthy diet can help prevent non-communicable diseases. However, in sub-Saharan Africa, vegetable consumption is the lowest of any region in the world. Problems within the vegetable supply and value chain, including…
CABI signs agreement to help improve food security in Pakistan
CABI has signed an agreement with the Government of Punjab to help improve food security in Pakistan through the implementation of the recently-launched PlantwisePlus programme. A ceremony was held on 7 April 7, 2023, in Agriculture House, Lahore, to mark the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CABI’s…
Agreement strengthens food security and sustainable food system in Vietnam
CABI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS) which will see the two parties working together to further help strengthen food security and development of a responsible and sustainable food system in Vietnam. The signing ceremony was conducted virtually, chaired by Assoc. Pr.…
Researching and analysing the Kenya livestock value chain
The livestock sector in Kenya is vital to people’s livelihoods. Many households depend on it for income through the sale of animal products, employment, as a source of food, and it also contributes significantly to the national gross domestic product. However, the production and productivity of the sector are below…
Supporting the implementation of the Plant Health Strategy for Africa
Robust plant health systems and reduced pest and disease risks contribute to better livelihoods, food security, increased trade, and the protection of biodiversity in Africa. However, challenges faced by the Inter-African Phytosanitary Council of the African Union (AU-IAPSC) prevent them from fulfilling these. Challenges include the absence of clear national…
CABI and IDH sign MoU to explore collaboration on strengthening food value chains
CABI and IDH The Sustainable Trade Initiative have signed an MoU to explore opportunities to collaborate in strengthening food value chain for smallholder farmers within the IDH Landscapes programs with an initial focus in India and Southern Chad. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the two parties…