Antibiotics use in Kenyan livestock studied

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The use of antibiotics for livestock has formed part of a study in Kenya aimed at investigating technological challenges in development and food security.
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Perceptions of genetically modified crops under the microscope in Kenyan study

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The perceptions of Genetically Modified (GM) crops has come under the microscope as part of a study in Kenya aimed at investigating technological challenges in development and food security.
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Woody weeds are harming biodiversity, but we can stop them – here’s how

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On 22nd May, we mark the International Day for Biological Diversity. Biodiversity is critical for life on Earth. We cannot live in isolation of our environment. But human activity is damaging essential habitats. In this article, CABI’s Global Director for Invasive Species Dr Hariet Hinz looks at how invasive woody weeds are harming biodiversity in…
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Can artificial intelligence really help solve global crop loss?

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Up to 40% of the world’s crops are currently lost to pests. There is an urgent need for evidence to help prioritise research into minimising these losses, writes Gaby Oliver, Project Assistant on the Global Burden of Crop Loss project.
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Data sharing might not be easy, but it’s the right thing to do

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When COVID struck, the response amongst the scientific community was to share DNA sequencing and to rethink traditional ways of working to solve the urgent challenge of creating a vaccine, writes Chipo Msengezi, Project Manager, Digital Development, CABI.
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Empowering smallholder farmers in Punjab to ‘sow the seeds’ of better potato production

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The Punjab province of Pakistan is one of the most important growing districts with over 95% of potato production originating from here. The crop is significantly valuable as a commodity for both farmers and consumers.
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Workshop in Balochistan, Pakistan, showcases review of country’s Organic Agriculture Policy

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A workshop has been held in Balochistan, Pakistan, to showcase a review of the country’s Organic Agriculture Policy.
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How can we help smallholders build resilience to climate change?

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Following Earth Day on 22 April, CABI’s Executive Director, Global Operations, Dr Ulrich Kuhlmann, looks at two fundamental ways in which smallholders can be empowered to build resilience to climate change – access to better evidence-based agricultural information and a more concerted approach by governments in relation to investment and knowledge sharing.
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Helping communities adapt to the impacts of climate change

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To mark Earth Day on 22nd April, we’ve highlighted three of our stories on agriculture and climate change from the past year.   The world is witnessing growing incidents of the new “normal” caused by global warming. No longer regarded as a future challenge to be faced in the next few decades, climate disruption is…
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Surviving the Pakistan floods: reducing fertilizer without compromising food security

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The devastation brought about by the monsoon floods in Pakistan left millions displaced and without food, clean drinking water, and shelter.
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