Post COP: How do we work with world’s smallholder farmers to fight the challenges of climate change?

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The impact of climate change is growing by the minute and urgent action is needed to put knowledge into the hands of the world’s smallholder farmers so they can improve their livelihoods and achieve sustainable food security despite this challenge, writes Dr Dennis Rangi, CABI’s Director General – Development.
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Advancing evidence-based research: Juno Evidence Alliance

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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…
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Tripartite collaboration highlights sustainable biological control to fight crop pests in China and South-East Asia

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The power of tripartite collaboration has been highlighted at a workshop focused on sustainable biological control and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to fight a range of major crop pests in China and South-East Asia, particularly Malaysia.
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Six steps to implementing FAIR and responsible data practices

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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…
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Webinar series explores ways to strengthen capacity on international movement of seeds

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CABI has facilitated a webinar series to help national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) with the identifying, assessing, and managing the pest risk associated with the international movement of seeds in the Asia and Pacific region.
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Highlights from 2024: Most read blogs

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As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve tallied the numbers to showcase this year’s highlights on the CABI Blog. From pest management and innovative agricultural courses to youth training initiatives and global recognition, these posts demonstrate the scope of our impactful work. Revisit this year’s most popular blogs…
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Soil health and soil data sharing for food security

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Every 5 December, we celebrate World Soil Day. This international observation raises awareness about the importance of healthy soil as the foundation for food security.
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Sindh farmer gains global recognition for sustainable cotton farming innovations

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Sindh farmer Fateh Muhammad Laghari has gained recognition for his commitment to sustainable cotton farming practices as part of the Better Cotton Member Awards held during the organization’s conference in Istanbul, Turkey.
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CABI hosts soil information systems workshop in Ghana 

CABI and its project partners, ISRIC — World Soil Information, and Ghana’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Soil Research Institute (CSIR-SRI), recently held a 2-day soil information systems workshop at the Capital View Hotel, Koforidua, Ghana.
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Transforming Bangladesh’s agriculture through new Trade Capacity Building Program

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The CABI-led ‘Feed The Future (FtF) Sanitary and Phytosanitary System (SPS) Trade Capacity Building Program’ is helping Bangladesh align its agricultural practices with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) for greater food safety and food security.
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