‘Under the microscope’ to mark World Microbiome Day: CABI’s work in the field
To mark World Microbiome Day 2025 (Friday 27 June), CABI takes a look back at its recent work – putting the microbiome ‘under the microscope’ to see how this community of micro-organisms live together in a particular ecosystem where humans, animals, and plants all have their own unique microbiomes.
Public and private sector partnership seeks to increase sustainable potato production in Chile
CABI is working with the Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) in Chile and the Croda Foundation to help increase sustainable potato production of the crop including supporting 300 smallholder farmers reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides.
Empowering farmers through digitalisation: Strengthening the future of the cotton industry
When it comes to farmer advisory, are we really able to advise? That was the question posed to Katherine Cameron, CABI’s Head of Digital Advisory Tools, at the Better Cotton Conference 2025 which took place recently in Izmir, Turkey.
Biosecurity and skills development workshop brings together key players in Africa’s plant health ecosystem
CABI has convened a plant biosecurity training and skills development workshop bringing together key players in Africa’s plant health ecosystem keen to help the continent’s smallholder farmers improve their livelihoods and food security.
Managing the pathogens threatening St Helena’s biodiversity and food security
Conclusions from four-year research looking into the dieback of critically endangered trees The remote island of St Helena is a small speck in the vast South Atlantic Ocean, renowned for its rich history and isolation. It is the United Kingdom’s second-oldest overseas territory, after Bermuda.
Strengthening the potato value chain in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
On 30th May, we marked the International Day of Potato. In this blog, CABI’s Crop Health Advisor Anna Wood provides an update on a five-year project led by CABI to strengthen the potato value chain in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. An ambitious five-year project led by CABI to strengthen the potato value chain in…
Making data work better in agriculture with FAIR principles
CABI’s ‘Enabling FAIR data sharing and responsible data use’ project, funded by the Gates Foundation, is helping transform agricultural development by promoting FAIR data in agriculture. The project empowers stakeholders with tools and capacity to improve data sharing and digital innovation.
Joint efforts towards strengthening harmonization in the pesticide regulatory landscape of the Philippines
CABI together with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) of the Philippines have produced working manuals to help strengthen harmonization of the pesticide landscape in the Philippines. The manuals include guidelines that ensure consistency in reviewing pesticide registration on globally accepted practices based on bio-efficacy and residue…
Biodiversity loss: How can we reclaim our landscapes from threats to biodiversity?
On 22nd May, we mark the International Day for Biological Diversity. In this article, CABI’s Global Director for Invasive Species Dr Hariet Hinz looks at how we can reclaim our landscapes from threats to biodiversity. Biodiversity loss is proceeding at an unprecedented pace. It jeopardizes the stability of natural ecosystems and increases vulnerability to climate…
Equipping decision-makers with evidence to tackle global crop loss
Every year, up 40% of crops are lost globally before they are even harvested. This loss, estimated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), undermines food security, farmer livelihoods and economic stability. However, the problem is poorly understood, preventing effective action to reduce losses. Crop productivity is increasingly at risk from pests, plant diseases, and…