Sowing the seeds of success: How CABI and Better Cotton are transforming cotton farming in Pakistan
CABIâs ongoing partnership with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is paying dividends in helping to transform agricultural practices in Pakistanâs cotton sector. This article highlights the progress of this work as part of World Cotton Day today (Tuesday 7 October 20205).
A new beginning for green plant protection in Pakistan: Biopesticides registrations
CABI, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) hosted an event in Islamabad to celebrate the launch of registration of biopesticides in Pakistan.
Empowering future young scientists: Reflections from CABIâs Summer Internship Programme in Pakistan
CABIâs Summer Internship Programme for 2025 in Pakistan has helped 30 young future scientists, from universities across the country, further their understanding of sustainable crop pest management for greater food security.
Sindh farmer gains global recognition for sustainable cotton farming innovations
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 organizationâs conference in Istanbul, Turkey.
Multistakeholder workshop further paves the way for the registration of biopesticides in Pakistan
CABI, together with the Pakistani Governmentâs Department for Plant Protection (DPP), convened a training workshop to help further pave the way for the registration of biopesticides to sustainably tackle crop pests and diseases in Pakistan.
Empowering the next generation of scientists: CABI in Pakistan provides internships for agricultural students
CABIâs centre in Pakistan is helping to foster the next generation of scientists interested in securing greater food security in the world by offering internships for agricultural students at its biological control laboratories in Rawalpindi. Thirty-one entomology and plant pathology students from Pakistanâs top agricultural universities are taking part in ongoing research projects, fieldwork, data…
Revolutionizing crop protection in Pakistan: Registration guidance approved to promote sustainable biopesticides
To celebrate the longstanding achievement in the crop protection sector of Pakistan, CABI organized a dialogue on âRegulatory Harmonization in Pakistan for Maximum Residue Limits and Biopesticidesâ in Islamabad, Pakistan. The event saw the approval of biopesticide registration guidance to promote the uptake of safer-to-use and more environmentally friendly biopesticides in the fight against crop…
CABI and Higher Education Commission to enhance learning in agriculture and biosciences in Pakistan
CABI and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on enhancing the quality of education and academic excellence within the domains of agriculture and biosciences.
Breaking gender stereotypes and strengthening potato value chains in Pakistan
When it comes to Pakistanâs potato value chains, womenâs participation is critical. Women make up around two thirds of the agricultural labour force in Pakistan.
Biocontrol training in Pakistan helps farmers prevent harmful aflatoxins in chillies
Pakistan is the worldâs fourth-largest producer of chillies. The country accounts for around 4-5% of global chilli production. Sindh province is where 85% of Pakistanâs chillies are grown, making it one of the biggest chilli-producing regions worldwide. The province is well-known for the town of Kunri, home of the world-famous Dundicut red chillies. But here,…