CEO’s visit serves to further strengthen food security efforts in Zambia and wider Southern Africa region
CABI CEO Dr Daniel Elger paid a visit to CABI’s regional centre for Southern Africa in Lusaka, Zambia, to help further strengthen partnerships for greater food security in the country and wider region as part of its Medium-Term Strategy 2023-2025. Dr Elger, welcomed by Dr Natasha Mwila, CABI’s newly appointed…
Pesticide residue concerns highlighted by fruits and vegetables consumers in five countries, new study reveals
CABI scientists have conducted research which reveals that concerns over pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables is the most frequently cited source of food safety fears amongst consumers in Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan and Uganda. The researchers, whose findings are published in Global Food Security, suggest consumers who expressed concerns…
CABI contributes to baseline survey on emerging pests in Eastern Africa
CABI has shared its expertise on a new baseline survey on emerging pests in Eastern Africa produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Subregional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE). The survey shows the combined efforts of stakeholders in the plant health system – including…
Workshop outlines plan to increase fight against the devastating papaya mealybug pest in more locations across Uganda
CABI is working in partnership with colleagues in Uganda to help increase the fight in more districts against the potentially devastating papaya mealybug pest which is threatening smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and food security across the country. Integrated pest management (IPM) experts from CABI’s regional centre for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya,…
New project explores the power of Generative Artificial Intelligence to support smallholder farmers
A new project is exploring the power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology to support smallholder farmers in India and Kenya and enhance their overall agricultural productivity and sustainability. The project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aims to localize digital advisory messages and increase the accessibility of…
CABI’s expertise in sustainable pest management highlighted at 9th International Agriculture Congress
CABI’s expertise in nature-based solutions for sustainable pest management in agroecosystems has been highlighted at the 9th International Agriculture Congress (9th IAC 2024) held in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The three-day congress explored the sustainable agricultural practices and frontiers farming technologies to address food security and safety, preserve natural resources, and safeguard…