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A regulatory framework for Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures to ensure food safety and expand trade opportunities in Afghanistan
December 15, 2020
Muzammil Farooq
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Trade and food standards have a long tradition. Legislation for food safety has always been of supreme importance even in past eras of time. The foundations of today’s food control are based on establishing organizations and institutes to monitor food safety activities.
CABI supports Afghanistan government in compliance of SPS measures for safe exports
December 2, 2020
Muzammil Farooq
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The Government of Afghanistan (GoA) recognizes international trade as an important factor in growth, for which it has prioritized trade and regional cooperation as critical elements in its economic development strategy.
Registration of biocontrol products for the agricultural sector in Pakistan moves a step closer
October 21, 2020
Babar Bajwa, Sabyan Faris Honey
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CABI, with the financial assistance of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS), and technical assistance from IR-4 project, is helping Pakistan move a step closer towards the registration of biocontrol products to fight a range of crop pests and diseases which can…
World Food Day: How can we work together to help smallholders meet the challenge of agricultural diversification?
October 16, 2020
Morris Akiri
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In a warming climate, we must rely on a wider range of crops to feed the world. While agricultural diversification has been put forward as a solution, can smallholder farmers afford to diversify? And, if not, how can we work together so that they do not face the challenges alone? By: Dr Morris Akiri, Regional…
Will we eat? Dealing with the impact of food shortages
October 1, 2020
John McClintock
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Food shortages are a continuous problem around the world - to deal with them, should countries simply ensure they have a reserve of food? Then why do we still see food crises?
Ceremony held to launch project to improve Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) capacity in Afghanistan
September 21, 2020
Muzammil Farooq
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Trade is a basic component of economic development and a major portion of development assistance comes under ‘aid for trade’. However, trade brings risks as food shipment can transport insects and diseases threatening agricultural production, human and animal health.
CABI to liaise with MAIL and PPQD for improving Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) capacity in Afghanistan
September 1, 2020
Muzammil Farooq
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Agriculture has traditionally dominated Afghanistan’s economy as it accounts for the source of livelihood of 70% of the country’s population. In 2019, Afghanistan recorded a share amount of 401910.25 million AFN (~$5,216.24 million USD) from the agriculture sector in GDP, highlighting the potential of this sector to uplift the country’s economy.
CABI highlighted as a ‘Top 10’ organisation in the food security sector
August 25, 2020
Wayne Coles
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CABI has been highlighted as a ‘Top 10’ organisation within the food security sector by Development Aid – a leading, innovative membership organisation providing comprehensive information services for the international developmental sector.
Mr Nutri Bean: Educating children to increase consumption of iron and zinc rich beans
July 27, 2020
Nwabundo Okoh
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The higher iron and zinc rich beans called NAROBEAN 1, 2, 3, 4C and 5C can significantly improve nutrition and are particularly beneficial for children and expectant mothers.
Improved Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) system for Afghanistan: Need of the hour
July 21, 2020
Muzammil Farooq
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the international organization that deals with trade rules between nations. The key function of the WTO is to make sure that trade flows as smoothly as possible between its member countries. In addition, the WTO provides a platform for treaties to reduce trade barriers and contribute to economic growth…
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