Benefits of the Global Burden of Crop Loss project highlighted at DevRes2021 conference
CABIâs Dr Laura Doughty has highlighted the importance of the Global Burden of Crop Loss (GBCL) initiative at this yearâs DevRes2021 conference whose theme was âAdvancing Sustainable Transformation.â
Three years on, the Good Seed Initiative still reaps rewards for farmers in Tanzania
A CABI study brief has shown that three years on, the Good Seed Initiative is still reaping rewards for farmers in Tanzania, writes Dr Monica Kansiime, Scientist-Agricultural Economist, CABI. The study entitled Perspectives on sustainability of smallholder seed enterprises: a case study of African indigenous vegetables in Tanzania reveals how this initiative was instrumental in…
Tackling pests to boost Ugandaâs blossoming trade in floriculture
Breaking down the barriers to international trade has never been more important. Flowers are a profitable form of income for many low- and middle-income countries. However, small-scale growers in places like Uganda face hurdles accessing the kind of information and technologies needed to improve the standard of produce to supply lucrative global markets like the…
Punjab wheat growers hope to boost productivity with combine harvester and wheat straw chopper
CABI is working with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help small-scale wheat farmers in the Hafizabad and Sheikhupura districts of Punjab, Pakistan, boost their productivity by demonstrating the benefits of modern machinery â the New Holland TC-56 combine harvester and wheat straw chopper.
Maize growers of Punjab helped to manage aflatoxins through biological control technology
Maize crop in Pakistan presents a remarkable success story from the last few years. For instance, the countryâs maize production increased from 705 tonnes in 1971 to 7,000 tonnes in 2020 â growing at an average annual rate of 5.15%.
International Trade in Forest Products
Because of the long-standing Canada-U.S. lumber trade dispute and the current pressure on the world's forests as a renewable energy source, much attention has been directed toward the modelling of international trade in wood products.
Overcoming obstacles to traditional African vegetable production for a strengthened food system
The Power on your Plate summit recently took place in Arusha, Tanzania. This important pan-African event explored the role of traditional African vegetables in diversifying and strengthening food systems, reducing poverty, energising industry and improving health and income across Africa. During the summit, speakers considered ways in which obstacles can be overcome to boost traditional…
Pakistanâs maize farmers get to grips with mechanized technology aimed at improving productivity
CABI in Pakistan, in coordination with the Government of Punjabâs Agriculture Department, have given maize farmers a taste of improved productivity thanks to the mechanized technology provided by the âcob pickerâ.
CABI in Pakistan showcases its work on cotton as part of World Cotton Day
CABI in Pakistan took the opportunity to showcase its work on cotton, as part of a special World Cotton Day event hosted by the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) in Multan, which included details on how it supporting more than 32,000 cotton farmers, 52,000 cotton farm workers and 500 agriculture extension workers through its projects.
Improving market access for peppercorn farmers in South East Asia
For many years, Vietnam has been the worldâs main exporter of pepper. In 2018, exports of pepper from Vietnam accounted for 25% of the global market. In the same year, Vietnamâs total pepper production was nearly 40% of the worldâs total pepper output. Vietnamâs pepper is exported to 109 countries and territories including the United…