How do pest risk registers address the spread of plant pests in Africa?

Pest risk registers can help to solve problems in agriculture, addressing the growing global threat of plant pests. Moreover, changing weather patterns, led by rising temperatures, are causing them to reproduce faster and expand into new regions. In addition, global trade and increased movement of people are accelerating the spread of pests across borders. These…
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Post-registration pesticide reviews: Experiences, learnings and best practices

CABI’s PlantwisePlus programme recently hosted a webinar to raise awareness and potential solutions to the challenges around post-registration pesticide reviews – a vital stage in the review process that helps ensure compliance with safety regulations and trade facilitation. The webinar is part of a series of regional and national dialogues – both virtual and in-person…
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CABI Academy supports Vietnamese universities in training the next generation of plant health professionals

A plant doctor diagnoses a crop problem at a plant clinic in Vietnam
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…
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How plant clinics are strengthening crop health services in Bangladesh

When the first-ever plant clinic in Bangladesh opened in Dhaka in 2013, it initially faced a lack of interest due to its novelty and limited awareness among farmers. However, it went on to expand, providing advice to over 17,000 farmers and led to the current 383 plant clinics that are active in Bangladesh today. Government…
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The role of soil health in sustainable agriculture 

Seedling in soil
Previously, we have discussed the importance of soil health for agriculture, highlighting its threats and outlining protection strategies. In this blog, we dig deeper into the role of soil health in sustainable agriculture and explore its long-term benefits.   With almost half the world’s surface used for agriculture, it is vital that the land on which…
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How does crop rotation help keep pest populations in control? 

Corn in field
Crop rotation is a simple, effective way to manage pests, improve soil health, and boost yields. Suitable for all growers, crop rotation supports sustainable agriculture and reduces the need for chemical inputs. By targeting pest lifecycles and reducing pest pressure over time, crop rotation helps create more resilient growing systems. Read below to learn more. 
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Managing mango mealybugs

Mango mealybugs are one of the most important insect pests affecting mango production across tropical and subtropical regions in Africa and Asia. These sap-sucking insects not only reduce the quantity and quality of fruit but can also weaken trees over time, leading to long-term production losses. Several species fall under the broad category of “mango…
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‘Sowing the seeds’ for food security in Uganda: CABI supports training for Quality Declared Seed production

CABI has been working with Zirobwe Agali-Awamu Agribusiness Training Association (ZAABTA), the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), and Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD) in Uganda to help smallholder farmers meet standards for Quality Declared Seed (QDS) production.
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“The health of plants, animals, people and the environment is interlinked in so many ways” 

Without healthy crops, food systems crumble, livelihoods suffer, and communities become more vulnerable to food insecurity. PlantwisePlus supports countries in strengthening plant health systems and improving food quality, quantity, and security. Plant clinics are central to this approach, providing farmers with diagnosis and treatment advice for any crop problem. 
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Meet Florence Malemba, the virtual plant doctor reaching more farmers through video

Plant doctor Florence Malemba standing next to her plant clinic banner.
Even from afar, it’s easy to spot Florence Malemba. She’s wearing a white lab coat labelled “Plant Doctor”, and a banner hangs behind where she’s organizing her equipment, ready to assist her farmer-patients of the day. Florence is setting up her plant clinic in Njoro, an agricultural town southwest of Nakuru City, Kenya.
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