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…
Forging a new approach to agriculture research from a gender lens
While working with women farmers across Africa for the past 17 years, Dr Lora Forsythe, lead of the Gender and Social Difference research group at the Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich in the United Kingdom, heard a common refrain “Many different women in diverse contexts told me they struggled with poor soil,” Dr Forsythe…
Identifying future One Health research needs to benefit people, animals, plants and environment
Participants from more than 48 countries have gathered in a series of workshops to discuss future One Health research priorities to inform research that will benefit people, animals, plants and the environment. One Health is a multi-sectoral approach aimed to optimize the health of humans, livestock, plants, and the ecosystems they share. “The interdependencies between these…
Advancing evidence-based research: Juno Evidence Alliance
As the world continues to face ever increasing climate-induced food security risks, it is timely to look at how scientific research is being advanced to help enhance agricultural output. One area of advancement is in the production of better evidence. The Juno Evidence Alliance is a global platform that empowers decisionmakers with robust and reliable…
Six steps to implementing FAIR and responsible data practices
The FAIR Process Framework was developed by CABI and commissioned by the Gates Foundation to guide organizations toward effective data management. Boma Beddie-Memberr, Project Manager, Data Policy & Practice at CABI, outlines the six steps to implementing FAIR and responsible data. The FAIR Process Framework is a structured six-step approach designed to promote the adoption…
Unpacking FAIR’s jargon: The Indian example
Ameen Jauhar, Data Governance Lead in CABI’s Digital Development team, examines the importance of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles. Drawing from his experience in data governance and policy, including his work in the data and AI policy sector in India, Ameen explores nuances between global and local data governance jargon and…
Webinar series investigates greater use of biopesticides to combat crop pests and diseases in Caribbean
CABI has facilitated a webinar series which investigated the prospect for greater utilization of biopesticides for combating potentially devastating crop pests and diseases affecting livelihoods and food security in the Caribbean. The webinars followed a visit to Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago last year by Dr Daniel Elger, CABI CEO, to strengthen strategic partnerships.…