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…
Juno: Transforming Evidence for Agriculture, Food and Climate
To respond urgently in times of crises we need to be ready. Researchers need the know-how and tools to develop rapid evidence synthesis at short notice, and coordinated networks need to be able to translate, communicate, and share evidence at a moment’s notice so that policymakers can use that evidence.…
Submissions invited for new collection focussed on gender and agriculture
Submissions are now being invited for a new collection of research articles, reviews and opinion papers focussed on gender and agriculture which will be published in the journal CABI Agriculture and Bioscience. CABI’s Gender Coordinators Sajila Khan and Bethel Terefe join Frances Williams, Director of Social Sciences at CABI, in…