Post-registration pesticide reviews: Experiences, learnings and best practices
CABI’s PlantwisePlus programme recently hosted a regional webinar on strengthening post-registration pesticide reviews. Experts from Kenya, Uganda, and Sweden shared lessons on risk-based frameworks, regulatory digitization, and regional collaboration. The event highlighted global best practices and the need for data-driven, adaptable systems to ensure pesticide safety and compliance.
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…
5 reasons to increase gender-equal education in agriculture
In agriculture, a domain where women play a pivotal yet often underrepresented role, promoting gender-equal education is not just a matter of equity but also a catalyst for community advancement. International Women’s Day, recently celebrated, serves as a poignant reminder of the strides made and the challenges that remain in achieving gender equality across various…