Building climate-resilient coffee farming in Indonesia
Supported by the Asian Development Bank, CABI is working with ICCRI, Louis Dreyfus Company and the University of Lampung to strengthen 50 coffee farmer groups. So far, 100 Farmer Group Educators have been trained (47% of them women), and 19 biochar kilns are producing over 1,000 kg of biochar a…
New Technical Working Group launched in Zambia as part of greater commitment to gender equality in agriculture
CABI and the Zambian Government have joined forces to launch a new Gender Technical Working Group (GTWG) as part of a greater commitment to gender equality in the agricultural sector which is the backbone of Zambia’s economy. The GTWG’s establishment comes at a time when gender inequalities continue to hinder…
CABI-trained youths among 18,000 agripreneurs commissioned by Kenyan President William Ruto
CABI-trained youths were among 18,000 agripreneurs commissioned by H.E William Ruto, President of Kenya, to help the country’s 7.5 million smallholder farmers increase their livelihoods and the nation’s ability to sufficiently feed itself. The agripreneurs, representing all 47 counties in Kenya, were commissioned by President Ruto at the 61st Madaraka…
CABI scientist joins panel discussion focused on how to invest in agricultural solutions that work for women
Dr Monica Kansiime, CABI’s Deputy Director, Development and Outreach, Africa today (Friday 8 March) joined a panel of experts to discuss how to invest in agricultural solutions that work for women as part of a forum to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024. In line with the IWD theme of…
Role of African women and young people in agricultural service provision investigated in new CABI-led study
The role of African women and young people engaged in agricultural service provision has been investigated in a new CABI-led study published in the CABI Agriculture and Bioscience journal. By combining a literature review with ongoing action research in Kenya, the scientists provide insights into the main characteristics, benefits, and…
CABI science award winners to help increase livelihoods, food security, and empowerment for women in Africa
CABI researchers Lilian Owembabazi and Dr Hettie Boafo have each been given special CABI science awards – in memory of former colleagues – allowing them to help increase food security, livelihoods, and empowerment for women in Africa. Ms Owembabazi, Research Assistant at CABI’s regional centre for Africa in Nairobi and…