First local harvest of Metarhizium rileyi spores marks milestone for fall armyworm management in Zambia
CABI's laboratory in Zambia has successfully harvested its first spores of a local strain of Metarhizium rileyi for the management of fall armyworm, marking a significant milestone after three years of dedicated research and development. Metarhizium rileyi is a highly specific fungus that kills fall armyworm. In 2018, scientists from…
Invasive species emerge as a driver of human displacement, new research shows
Human migration is driven by many factors, yet the role of invasive species in displacement remains understudied. A new paper published in Frontiers examines how biological invasions force people to abandon the land on which they live and explores the collective trauma that can follow.
Invasive plants in hedges in eastern Africa are threatening local ecosystems
Invasive plants commonly used as hedges in eastern Africa may be driving biological invasions, according to new research. Invasive species cost Africa’s agricultural sector an estimated USD $65.58 billion each year. They reduce land available for farming and grazing, threatening food security and livelihoods across the continent. Effective management is…
New agreement strengthens CABI’s footprint in Burundi
CABI has signed a Host Country Agreement with the Government of Burundi, marking a significant step in formalizing its long-term commitment to agricultural development, research, innovation and food security in the country.
CABI launches Global Partnership for Pesticide Risk Reduction
CABI and its partners will launch the “Global Partnership for Pesticide Risk Reduction” on 19th May 2026, bringing together leading stakeholders from the public and private sector to advance a shared commitment to address pesticide risks worldwide.
CABI and Uganda agreement mark expanded commitment to agricultural transformation
CABI has strengthened its presence in Uganda following the signing of a Host Country Agreement with the Government of Uganda. The milestone marks a significant step forward in a long-standing partnership that has been steadily shaping how agricultural challenges are understood and addressed across the country.
New journal launch: CABI Multifunctional Landscapes
CABI is delighted to announce the launch of CABI Multifunctional Landscapes. This is a new international, open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing integrated landscape research through inclusive, transdisciplinary, and practice-oriented research. CABI Multifunctional Landscapes is developed in close partnership with 1000 Landscapes for 1 Billion People (1000 Landscapes), a…
Lantana camara emerges as the most widespread invasive plant in eastern and southern Africa
Lantana camara has emerged as the most widespread invasive plant species in eastern and southern Africa, according to CABI-led roadside surveys that recorded 708 non-native species across 11 countries. The inventory provides a vital baseline for invasive species management and policy.
Time to put plant health at the heart of One Health, experts say
Ahead of the 2026 One Health Summit, experts are calling for plant health to be fully integrated into One Health strategies. A new CABI evidence brief highlights critical gaps in funding, research, and policy, and outlines actions for funders, policymakers, and researchers to strengthen global health outcomes.
“One Plant Health Concept” connects tradition and technology to address plant diseases in Africa
A newly published “One Plant Health” strategy combines traditional indigenous knowledge and cutting-edge technology to tackle plant diseases in Africa for improved food security