CABI PlantwisePlus

Africa's intake remains below the WHO's recommended 400 grams per day. CABI’s PlantwisePlus is promoting safer pest management and food security through initiatives like Ukulima True in Kenya. 🍏🌍 🔗 https://ow.ly/OpNR50Tv3NN

🌍 Join Justice Tambo, CABI's Senior Socio-Economist, at ZEF's Sustainable Solutions, Shared Futures conference! He'll be discussing the crucial role of the PlantwisePlus programme in sustainable pest management. 🌱✨ Learn more! 👇 https://ow.ly/Nx7i50TrPbq

The CABI BioProtection Portal has launched at MAHA, offering growers in Malaysia a resource to find biocontrol solutions, reduce chemical pesticide use and manage pests like fall armyworm and stemborers. 🔗https://ow.ly/Lgpw50TulKT

In Ghana, women are 52% of the agriculture workforce and grow 70% of food crops, but face barriers in decision-making. CABI’s new gender handbook helps extension agents support these women and boost productivity. 🌾📘 Access the handbook now! 👇 https://ow.ly/Okth50TqXL0

We've partnered with the East African Community in Tanzania to train partner states on identifying and managing crop pests that threaten food security. Using our Horizon Scanning Tool, the workshop focused on detecting potential threats and safeguarding regional trade. 🌾🔍 Learn more! 👇 https://ow.ly/efYz50TqU7a

𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Earlier this month, CABI PlantwisePlus hosted a workshop for the Department of Plant Protection in Karachi, Pakistan. This crucial meeting from 3-5 September brought together dedicated plant protection professionals to work towards a safer and more resilient agricultural future. The workshop achieved significant progress towards its three main objectives: 1️⃣Establishing a pest risk register for Pakistan 2️⃣Creating a mechanism to manage the pest risk register effectively 3️⃣Planning the next steps for sustained action Key outcomes included an agreement on the overall structure of the register and proposed mechanisms for its management, which is essential in helping Pakistan target prevention and preparedness for the highest-risk pests. The next steps involve the formal establishment of a risk register management group and setting up robust processes to keep the register up-to-date. CABI will also begin providing pest risk monitoring reports to support these efforts. We are grateful for the support and participation of all involved, including Dr. Muhammad Tariq Khan, Director General of the NPPO. In partnership, we’re building a more resilient plant health system for Pakistan.

Globally, equal access to resources could boost women’s farm yields by 30% and reduce hunger. 🌍 CABI’s new gender handbook helps extension agents support women farmers by addressing barriers and promoting inclusive methods like farmer groups and ICT tools. 🌾📘 Learn more https://ow.ly/s3h850TqY9U

🌍The South American tomato leafminer is wreaking havoc on tomato crops in Vietnam, with losses of up to 100%. Traditional pesticides aren’t working as the pest develops resistance. A recent webinar highlighted sustainable solutions like biological controls and traps.🍅 Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/8WpK50Th7oj

Boosting digital literacy and efficiency in agriculture with digital tools training in Bangladesh. 🌾📱

Zambia’s farmers are facing fall armyworm havoc, but Metarhizium rileyi fungus offers hope. Trials show this naturally-occurring biocontrol is effective, with promising results in reducing pest populations and supporting agriculture. 🌾🔬🌍 👉https://ow.ly/aQTj50TmLfv