New study highlights critical periods for using parasitoids in biological control of brown marmorated stink bug pest
A study published in the Pest Management Science journal has revealed critical periods for using parasitoids in the biological control of the global brown marmorated stink bug pest which has been threatening kiwifruit crops in China, Italy and Greece. CABI scientists – including those from the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture…
Plant clinic materials endorsed in Nepal for greater plant health and food security
The Government of Nepal has adopted training materials derived from the CABI-led global PlantwisePlus programme which seeks to help smallholder farmers sustainably manage plant health threats, increase their incomes and food security. Major crop pests and diseases affecting Nepal’s rice, maize, wheat, millet, mangoes, citrus and bananas, include borers, thrips,…
CABI and KEFRI partner to boost landscape restoration and climate resilience
CABI and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration on landscape conservation, restoration, and climate change mitigation. The partnership will see the two institutions working jointly in several initiatives, particularly managing invasive species and promoting sustainable ecosystems through joint research,…
Power of partnerships to improve livelihoods and ease global food crisis highlighted at CGIAR Science Week
The power of partnerships to help improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and ease the global food crisis has been highlighted at the inaugural CGIAR Science Week held at the United Nations Headquarters at Nairobi (UNON), Kenya. CGIAR and the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) brought together the…
Senior Chinese delegation visit to CABI’s regional centre for Africa serves to strengthen South-South collaboration
CABI’s regional centre for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, welcomed a senior delegation of Chinese officials to further strengthen partnerships for greater South-South collaboration and efforts towards sustainable food security and development. Dr Daniel Elger, CABI CEO, Dr Dennis Rangi, Director General, Development, Phyllis Ombonyo, Director of Strategy and Engagement, International…
CABI and CIRAD join forces to strengthen sustainable agriculture in Southeast Asia
CABI and the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a key milestone toward strengthening sustainable and resilient agricultural pathways across Southeast Asia. Agriculture contributes significantly to Southeast Asia’s economy, with the agri-food sector in five key countries – Indonesia, Malaysia,…