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.
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…
Study highlights how joint clinics can help Kenyan farmers address ‘One Health’ issues
In sub-Saharan Africa, economic growth from agriculture is 11 times more effective at reducing extreme poverty compared with any other sector. In Kenya, 71% of the rural population work in the agriculture sector, accounting for nearly 70% of export earnings.
CABI podcast
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Organic cotton in Pakistan: policy analysis and recommendations
As the fourth largest cotton producer worldwide, cotton is an integral part of Pakistan’s economy contributing 9.5% of its gross domestic and serving as a core livelihood for 15 million cotton workers. In addition to bringing US$3.5 billion as foreign currency each year to the country, it provides crucial income to cotton-producing households, accounting for…