Script training delivered to talented African researchers
Script has delivered science communication training to talented African early career researchers recognised by The Royal Society for having the potential to become leaders in their field. The Royal Society is a Fellowship of more than 1,600 of the world’s most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in…
Importance of FAIR data highlighted in workshop as part of plans for digital plant health service in Malawi
CABI has highlighted the importance of adopting the principles of FAIR data in a workshop held to help establish a digital plant health service in Malawi that will ultimately ensure greater food security and benefit over 100,000 smallholder farmers. Henry Mibei, Manager, Digital Development, and Dr Tom Chaloner, Data Policy…
Study recommends greater awareness of biopesticides to help fight locust outbreaks in China
A new study led by scientists from the Chinese MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety suggests greater awareness of biopesticide market availability, efficacy and field application processes could help tackle locust outbreaks in China. The researchers, who outline their findings in the journal Sustainability, argue that future studies should also focus…
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…
Carol Ellison Science Award winner for 2023 announced
A PhD student from Pakistan who is investigating a natural enemy to fight the brown marmorated stink bug – which threatens fruit and nut crops around the world – has been awarded the Carol Ellison Science Award 2023. Muhammad Yasir Ali, who is being supervised for his doctorate studies by…
Study determines optimum height for drones to fly and target desert locusts with biopesticide
A study, led by the first winner of the inaugural Carol Ellison Science Award 2021, has determined the optimum height for a drone to fly and target desert locusts with biopesticides in order for it be most effective as a tool to fight the devastating crop pest. Violet Ochieng, of…