CABI

30/01/2025

Invasive prickly pear cactus is spreading in Kenya’s community-owned Naibunga Conservancy, taking over grazing lands and harming wildlife and livestock.

But, biocontrols, including cochineal insects, have instilled hope in the community as a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to combat these invasive plants while enhancing regional ecological and economic conditions.

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In the heart of Kenya’s Naibunga Community Conservancy, a growing ecological threat is taking root — Opuntia engelmannii. This species of cactus has become a major invasive plant, impacting livestock health, grazing lands, and human wellbeing. The Naibunga Community Conservancy is a community ow...

29/01/2025

Kenya approves the release of the parasitoid wasp 𝘈𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘢, a natural biological control agent, to combat papaya mealybug.

Farmers report double yields, reduced pesticide use, and higher incomes.

Discover how this biological control boosts food security and supports smallholders:

28/01/2025

🐌Apple snails are one of the worst invasive species in the world. And, with no natural predators, they spread quickly!

Across Kenya, this species is decimating rice yields, slashing incomes and threatening health.

Farmers have tried various methods, including physical, cultural, and chemical approaches, but many have been ineffective.

To halt the spread, researchers suggest a combination of practices, like using field screens to block snails, picking snails by hand, and avoiding ratoon crops.

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28/01/2025

�What makes a good quality seed?
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Our latest course will help you choose the best seeds, planting materials and methods.

Clear, practical guidance for extension workers, agro-input dealers, farmers and agricultural students.

22/01/2025

❤️🌏Regenerative agriculture can restore the health of soils, protect the environment and improve climate resilience.

It uses agricultural and ecological practices, like crop rotation, composting and nature-based solutions.

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21/01/2025

Can a simple fixture make classical biocontrol more effective?🪲🐞🐛

Natural enemies field reservoirs consist of a roof over trays. They are installed on farms to help cultivate natural predators of pests.

We explored how these low-cost, sustainable structure can help fight the papaya mealybug in Kenya.

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18/01/2025

🌱What makes a good quality seed?
Enrol today!💻➡️https://ow.ly/qeZ350UImte

Our latest course will help you choose the best seeds, planting materials and methods.

Clear, practical guidance for extension workers, agro-input dealers, farmers and agricultural students.

07/01/2025

🌿White powdery spots on leaves?
🍂Yellowing and curling foliage?
🥀Leaf drop?

It could be 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘄, a fungal disease that thrives in humid conditions.

Fortunately, there are effective ways to help prevent an infestation.

Learn how🌱👉https://ow.ly/9olY50UAvcm

03/01/2025

Through our PlantwisePlus programme, we’ve reached an important milestone with the government of Uganda.

By handing over a toolkit, we are advancing the training of agro-dealers to champion safer pest control practices, reducing health and environmental risks while fostering sustainable agriculture.

This collaboration empowers agro-dealers to better support farmers in choosing lower-risk solutions.

Read more: https://ow.ly/jSQz50UuRnX

02/01/2025

🌶🌶🌶🦟Entire chilli crops have been lost across India due to a chilli black thrips outbreak.

These insects lacerate the chilli flowers before feeding, hindering the formation of the fruit.

Learn more 👉https://ow.ly/jYTI50UvbNP

02/01/2025

Acidic soil reduces plant nutrients and increases toxins, hampering plant growth and water absorption.🌱💧

Enhancing acidic soil rehabilitation requires data-driven assessment and targeted efforts by farmers and governmental bodies.

Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/6jTQ50UvbFX?

01/01/2025

Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) on cucumbers causes yellow mottling, distorted leaves and stunted growth. 🥒🥒🥒

Visit the Plantwise Knowledge Bank to find out about:
☑️ Prevention
☑️ Monitoring
☑️ Direct control

👉 https://ow.ly/Hjnt50Uvcr1

01/01/2025

🌾In times of global crisis, policymakers need a quick method of accessing reliable, cutting-edge scientific research.

The Juno platform aims to streamline the synthesis of diverse data sources, providing high-quality evidence to decision-makers 👉https://ow.ly/6oJu50UvbTz

31/12/2024

Mango is a valuable commodity for farmers. They can't afford to have these pests and diseases threatening their crop...

🥭Mango tree borer
🥭Mango seed weevil
🥭Mango leafhopper
🥭Mango black spot

Find out more: https://ow.ly/fkxs50Uvb3c?

31/12/2024

🌱👩🏿‍🌾👩🏽‍🌾 To protect health, food safety and biodiversity, farmers must adopt environmentally friendly solutions to manage their crops.

We're arming agro-input dealers with the tools to give IPM-based advice to farmers in their communities.

31/12/2024

🌿Plant microbiomes are crucial for a plant's phytobiome, which is essential for crop health and yield. 🌽🍅🥑

Despite this, crop microbiomes are understudied.

See how we're developing a resource of biological and bioinformatic tools to support research in soil and crop health.

https://ow.ly/Vibx50Uv8X3

31/12/2024

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/fQNx50UvcKK

30/12/2024

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