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Nepal scientists embrace the role of better evidence

Nepal scientists have been exploring how to produce better evidence in informing decisions on agriculture to improve livelihoods and food security. They attended a workshop on evidence synthesis convened by the Juno Evidence Alliance.

Delegation of officials from MARA-CABI Joint Lab and its four subcentres convene to develop research projects

CABI-led project aims to promote greater sustainable practices to enhance Pakistan’s agricultural trade

CABI attends pre-COP 29 workshop to help better understand agriculture’s climate reporting mechanisms

Pakistan’s new biopesticide regulation highlighted at Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting

Registration of biopesticides in Pakistan

Agriculture is extremely important to Pakistan’s economy and people. It is the largest sector, employing over 40% of the workforce and contributing approximately 24% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). However, the increase in demand for food is being challenged by low agricultural productivity due to losses caused by crop pests and diseases. To overcome these problems, there is an overreliance on pesticides which have caused food safety issues due to excessive pesticide residues. Pakistan is therefore focusing on sustainable pest management and ecosystem conservation. Working with CABI and partners, Pakistan has approved biopesticide registration guidelines to promote environmentally friendly pest control products.