Training workshop held on risk assessment for pesticides use to help safeguard crops in Thailand
Pesticides are a double-edged sword in agriculture. On one hand, they play a crucial role in protecting crops from pests, increasing smallholder farmers’ profits, and enhancing food security. On the other hand, their misuse or excessive use can have detrimental effects on human health, the environment, and non-target organisms.
CABI hosts first ever youth in agriculture stakeholders networking event in Lusaka, Zambia
The majority of Zambia’s 19.5 million citizens rely upon agriculture for all or part of their livelihoods with the country’s 1.5 million smallholder farmers – of which 20% are headed by women – dominating the sector with maize being the main staple crop.
Fostering food safety: Joint cooperation for improving MRLs regulatory system in Vietnam
Vietnam is a country prominent for its rich history, impressive landscapes, and delectable cuisine. It is not only making headlines for its tourism but also for its collaborative approach to food safety and regulations.
Strengthening Sanitary and Phytosanitary Systems in Burundi: A transformative training experience
To ensure the competitiveness of Burundi’s agricultural products on the international market, the on-going project on strengthening Burundi’s plant health system initiated a training programme aimed at increasing the country’s capacity to improve its Sanitary and Phytosanitary Systems (SPS).
CABI shares expertise in data policy and practice at international data conference in India
CABI has shared its expertise in data policy and practise at the International Conference on Open and FAIR Data Ecosystem Principles, Policies, and Platforms held in New Delhi, India from 11th – 13th September 2023. Arun Jadhav, Manager – Digital Development, and Akanksha Nagpal, Project Coordinator South Asia, presented at the event – hosted by…
CABI’s expertise in digital data to help fight crop pests showcased in Punjab
CABI’s digital data expertise has been showcased through a project in Punjab, Pakistan, and will help smallholders in the fight against crop pests.
Potato growers reap the benefits of increased productivity and profits
Meet Ali Azhar and his family. Mr Azhar is a young potato grower who lives in Punjab, Pakistan. Over 95% of the country’s potato production originates from this province. Third generation potato producer Mr Azhar has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and is a third-generation potato producer on the family’s farm in the village Thatha…
Bonn Climate Change Conference 2023 – On the road to COP28: What are the implications for agriculture and smallholder farmers?
Srijita Dasgupta, CABI Climate Change Expert, Asia, talks about this important pre-COP28 event, including key discussions relevant to the global agriculture and land use sectors that will shape the agenda for COP28. The United Nations Bonn Climate Change Conference 2023 took place in June. After two weeks of intense discussions and negotiations, it laid the…
Strengthening agricultural trade and sustainability: A collaborative effort by USDA, CABI, and FPA in the Philippines
Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economic development of countries, especially within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In the Philippines, efforts to enhance agricultural trade and promote sustainability took a significant step forward with a recent collaborative meeting hosted by CABI, with support from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), for…
CABI’s contributions to data-driven decision making in agriculture: Insights from AgroFood 2023
CABI shared its expertise in digital data and development at the 4th International Conference on Agriculture, Food Security, and Food Safety – AgroFood 2023 – with emphasis on data which adheres to FAIR principles in agricultural projects.