🌱 Rich in biodiversity, healthy soils boost crops, cut chemical use and protect against droughts and floods. Soil health is essential for resilient, sustainable agriculture that can meet the demands of a growing global population. Read more 👉

From offline access to clear, practical content, we're designing training that works for rural learners. Come and find us at #GSDcongress this week to hear more.

The Plantwise programme helped farmers in Burundi access trusted crop health advice through local clinics. Today, were building on that approach through PlantwisePlus, focusing on long-term, sustainable support for farmers.

RT @kalromkulima: KALRO’s mandate is to coordinate and regulate agricultural research & ensure equitable access to & application of its fin….

Bangladesh sees the coconut hispine beetle as a serious threat. To prepare, they're monitoring high-risk areas, updating pest risk registers and working with farmers and officials. The beetle hasn't been found, and these steps aim to keep it that way.

Mango mealybugs suck sap and produce honeydew that leads to sooty mold, causing 𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. Ants protect them, making control harder. Learn how to spot and manage these pests!.

🐝Melissa no longer uses chemical pesticides to protect her papayas!. She released a natural biological control agent on her farm to control papaya mealybug and saw her crop yield have improve.

Mango mealybugs are major pests in tropical Africa and Asia, damaging fruit and weakening trees.🪲🥭. These small insects vary by species, with mobile nymphs being the most vulnerable stage for control. Learn how to identify and manage them!➡️

Solomon's using the Crop Sprayer app to make every spray more accurate and avoid overuse. It has grown his business while helping farmers get the most from their inputs.

What makes one pesticide higher risk than another? Start learning today ▶️ Our new course guides you through risk, regulations and selecting lower-risk pest management option. Build practical skills to protect people and the environment.

Training has changed how Judith talks to farmers. Now she advocates for the safe use of pesticides and lower risk products.

Women in Burundi work longer hours than men, balancing farm work with unpaid care. A new study explores how to reduce this gender gap. ➡️

Florence is using our free online courses to improve the advise she gives to farmers.

Farmers face growing pest threats. Our digital tools help advisors diagnose issues and recommend sustainable solutions, boosting crop health and food security.

In parts of rural Pakistan, women do much of the farm work, yet they miss out on key advice about pesticides and health risks. Street theatre is being used to reach them directly, cutting through literacy and language barriers. Learn more👉

RT @FAONamibia: Plants provide 98% of the air we breathe & 80% of the food we eat. Yet pests & diseases threaten crops that feed the world.….

If we're prepared for pest outbreaks, we can stop invasive species before they attack.

We're working with stakeholders to reduce pesticide risk by supporting sustainable pest management solutions. The result: healthier crops and protected biodiversity.

We're empowering farmer advisers to provide climate-smart pest management, improving plant health and crop production.

A new milestone for the CABI Academy. Our online courses are now a mandatory part of @niphmindia's PG Diploma in Plant Health Management.