Climate change is weakening nature’s pest controllers
Every year, crop-feeding pests destroy roughly a fifth of the world's food crops. New research published this year is warning that climate change could make matters worse by impacting the insects that keep those pests in check.
How ASEAN countries work together to strengthen plant health and protect agriculture
Regional collaboration across Southeast Asia is vital to manage biosecurity risks. Discover how networks like ASEANET and ARDN help countries strengthen plant health, share diagnostic expertise, and protect agricultural trade.
Regional knowledge exchange advances pesticide risk reduction in Ethiopia
Across Ethiopia, smallholder farmers continue to face growing pressure from pests that threaten horticulture production, incomes, and food security. In response, many rely heavily on chemical pesticides, sometimes as the only available option. How do we shift from short-term pest control to long-term resilience? Increasingly, the solution lies in pesticide risk reduction approaches like Integrated…
Discover Imperial’s master’s on sustainable agriculture, supported by CABI
Around 828 million people still face hunger, and 3.1 billion cannot afford a healthy diet. Without transforming how food is produced and consumed, the world risks missing Sustainable Development Goal 2 , ending hunger and promoting sustainable agriculture, by 2030. At the same time, global food demand is projected to increase by up to 70%…
Pesticide risk reduction supports sustainable food systems – here’s how
Reducing pesticide risks protects farmers, consumers, and the environment. On World Food Day, CABI highlights how safer, science-based pest management supports sustainable food systems and strengthens food security.
Strengthening the potato value chain in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
On 30th May, we marked the International Day of Potato. In this blog, CABI’s Crop Health Advisor Anna Wood provides an update on a five-year project led by CABI to strengthen the potato value chain in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. An ambitious five-year project led by CABI to strengthen the potato value chain in…
Biodiversity loss: How can we reclaim our landscapes from threats to biodiversity?
On 22nd May, we mark the International Day for Biological Diversity. In this article, CABI’s Global Director for Invasive Species Dr Hariet Hinz looks at how we can reclaim our landscapes from threats to biodiversity. Biodiversity loss is proceeding at an unprecedented pace. It jeopardizes the stability of natural ecosystems and increases vulnerability to climate…
Advancing evidence-based research: Juno Evidence Alliance
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…
Highlights from 2024: Most read blogs
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…
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.