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…
Key milestone reached in ongoing efforts to enhance regulatory harmonization of pesticides in Philippines
A key milestone has been reached in ongoing efforts to enhance the regulatory harmonization of pesticides to help fight crop pests and diseases as part of an Integrated Pest Management approach to ensuring greater food safety and security. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and CABI, with the support of the Fertilizer and Pesticides…
Revolutionizing crop protection in Pakistan: Registration guidance approved to promote sustainable biopesticides
To celebrate the longstanding achievement in the crop protection sector of Pakistan, CABI organized a dialogue on âRegulatory Harmonization in Pakistan for Maximum Residue Limits and Biopesticidesâ in Islamabad, Pakistan. The event saw the approval of biopesticide registration guidance to promote the uptake of safer-to-use and more environmentally friendly biopesticides in the fight against crop…
Partnership committed to strengthening sustainable agriculture and trade in the Philippines
CABI and CropLife Asia, in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture – Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) co-organized a workshop with the Philippines Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), to help strengthen sustainable agriculture and trade in the Philippines.
Biocontrol training in Pakistan helps farmers prevent harmful aflatoxins in chillies
Pakistan is the worldâs fourth-largest producer of chillies. The country accounts for around 4-5% of global chilli production. Sindh province is where 85% of Pakistanâs chillies are grown, making it one of the biggest chilli-producing regions worldwide. The province is well-known for the town of Kunri, home of the world-famous Dundicut red chillies. But here,…
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.
Sowing the seeds of womenâs leadership in researching Pakistanâs chilli sector
Over the past decade, there has been a global shift in the inclusiveness of women in varied fields including all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Fields trials on biological control of aflatoxins on red chilies to ensure safer crops
CABI in Pakistan is leading a project to help provide a biological control solution for combatting aflatoxin issues prevailing in red chillies grown in Sindh, Pakistan.
CABI extends collaboration to mitigate harmful aflatoxins in red chilies
CABI in Pakistan has joined forces with the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) to further research into a biological control to mitigate aflatoxins in red chilies.
Virtual training workshop on âBiopesticides and their Future Prospective for Pakistanâ
CABI’s centre in Pakistan, along with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the financial assistance of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is currently involved in implementation of a program âRegulatory Harmonization in Pakistan for MRLs and Biopesticidesâ with the objective to detect and prioritize high-risk pesticides related to increased Maximum Residue Limits…