EU-China joint action to increase the development and adoption of IPM tools
The persistent threat of invasive agricultural pests and their chronic re-emergence underlines the importance of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tools and their implementation. Pest management typically relies largely on chemical pesticides, increasing the risks to humans and wildlife. Despite European Union and Chinese policies promoting the use of IPM, widespread adoption by farmers is limited. This project will utilize existing knowledge and techniques to adapt and optimize future IPM tools and practices. The project will further develop high-potential IPM tools and design cost-effective, environmentally safe IPM packages for economically important crops. Together with partners, CABI will lead the development of a web-based IPM tool performance demonstrator. CABI will also make valuable contributions to the development and efficacy of IPM tools against fall armyworm and develop a biocontrol agent for common ragweed.
Enabling FAIR data sharing and responsible data use
This project focuses on enabling FAIR data across agricultural development investments by turning principles into practice. CABI supports partners to make data more findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable through measurable FAIR assessments, domain-specific guidance and trusted data access frameworks. By embedding governance into programme design and funding decisions, and clarifying what “AI-ready” data requires, the project strengthens data ecosystems, improving data reuse, reducing duplication and increasing the value of development investments.