How IPM is helping Vietnam’s tomato farmers manage invasive tomato leafminer
Tomato farmers in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, are gaining practical knowledge on managing the invasive South American tomato leafminer. The pest, Phthorimaea absoluta (formerly Tuta absoluta), can be difficult to control once established. Through integrated pest management (IPM) and biological control approaches, farmers are learning how to manage the pest while reducing reliance on chemical…
How digital learning is helping students build practical plant health skills in Vietnam
At An Giang University (VNU-HCM) in Vietnam, lecturers are using CABI Academy courses alongside conventional teaching methods to help students develop practical plant health knowledge and skills. More than 400 students have enrolled, using the courses to support their laboratory work, field activities and independent study.
How partnerships are supporting pesticide risk reduction in Thailand
For many farmers, pesticides still play an important role in protecting their crops from pests and diseases and reducing losses. However, their misuse can pose serious risks to human health, the environment, and biodiversity. Reducing pesticide risks is more than just telling farmers about the risks. Farmers also need access to reliable advice, safer alternatives, and practical tools that help them…
PlantwisePlus: Growing knowledge, skills and resilience across Vietnam
Across Vietnam’s rice paddies, coffee farms, and pepper plantations, CABI, in partnership with the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS), is helping farmers protect their crops through the PlantwisePlus programme. In Vietnam, the programme supports smallholder farmers through plant clinics, digital tools, and advisory services, directly reaching over 51,500 farmers. Additionally, 2,946 enrolments in CABI…
CABI Academy supports Vietnamese universities in training the next generation of plant health professionals
Plant health lies at the centre of food security and sustainable agriculture. In Vietnam, as in many countries, preparing the next generation of plant specialists with the latest knowledge and practical skills is essential to achieving this goal. Under the PlantwisePlus programme, CABI is introducing innovative digital learning from the CABI Academy as a supplementary…
Shaping sustainable management of the South American tomato leafminer in Vietnam
The global damage caused by the South American tomato leafminer (Phthorimaea absoluta) poses a significant threat to tomato production worldwide, including in Vietnam. Since its first official recording in Son La province in 2019, tomato growers have faced potential crop losses of 80–100%. A combination of its spread and ability to develop resistance to pesticides…