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.…
On Earth Day, we take a look at climate change and agriculture
Climate change poses a threat to the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, exacerbating existing risks like extreme weather and the migration of crop pests and diseases that threaten food security. Already, the climate crisis is accelerating biodiversity loss and the spread of invasive species, which cost Africa’s agricultural sector billions annually. Taken together, this can jeopardize…
Data sharing initiatives promoted by CABI with partners in Ethiopia
A CABI team have highlighted their work on enabling FAIR and responsible data practices at a workshop in Ethiopia. The workshop focused on raising awareness on the recently adopted data sharing initiatives Soil and Agronomy Data Sharing (SADS) directive and the National Soil Information System (NSIS).
World Food Day: How can data science and modelling help smallholders adapt to climate change?
Data science and modelling are relatively new concepts when it comes to farming. For centuries, smallholders have carefully passed down agricultural skills from generation to generation. They depended on this knowledge. And stable seasons and weather meant this information remained relevant for years.
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