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Why it’s so critical to continuously monitor and manage plant …

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of pests and pathogens threatening African countries already. Here are just three examples: On a main food crop: Maize lethal necrosisSee more

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Plantwise Diagnostic Field Guide

Web6 Plantwise Diagnostic Field Guide Preface The Plantwise Diagnostic Field Guide is intended for all plant doctors and other plant health advisors around the world. The job …

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Soil health: why it's important and how to protect it – …

WebSoil is the foundation of agriculture and sustains life on earth by providing nutrients, clean air and water. Human activities can damage soil health and, therefore, …

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How can Metarhizium be used to address pests and diseases

WebYes, it can be used to address pests and diseases. Metarhizium is naturally found in some parts of Zambia and is known to kill fall armyworm. As this particular …

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Plantwise 10 year sustainability report published by CABI

WebOver the last ten years, the global Plantwise programme has helped farmers lose less of what they grow to plant health problems. CABI’s newly published report, …

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New ePlant clinics to help the most remote farmers in Northern …

WebDAJ and CABI piloted the Plantwise programme in 2016. 15 clinics were set up in Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts. These clinics provide farmers with practical …

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Plant clinics in Pakistan: a complete package for advisory services …

WebThe crops of smallholder farmers in Pakistan face numerous risks and health problems. Often, a lack of knowledge on the farmers’ part on how to diagnose crop pests and …

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Role of plant clinics in Nepal highlighted at 10th International …

WebThe important role plant clinics play to help smallholder farmers in Nepal grow more healthier and profitable crops free from pests and diseases has been …

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The importance of plant clinics to Nepalese smallholder farmers

WebPlant clinics are a key component of a plant health systems approach which aims to strengthen links between research, extension, regulation and input supply, and …

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Village-based plant clinics benefit Ethiopian farmers

WebGreater PPE use in Ethiopia. The study also examined the use of PPE, which is generally quite low in Ethiopia, and found that plant clinics have a beneficial effect on …

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Plantwise releases two educational games for plant doctors

WebPlantwise has developed two simulation games which run on Android devices: PestSmart Diagnostic Simulator: designed to improve the user’s ability to diagnose key …

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What is Integrated Crop Management

WebIntegrated Crop Management is a comprehensive farming strategy integrating various agricultural practices to achieve a balanced and sustainable …

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CABI shares important new evidence on the legacy of Plantwise

WebCABI has published a working paper assessing the legacy of Plantwise programmes in six countries: Nepal, Pakistan, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, and Jamaica. The …

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Threats to Coffee Production: What are they and the solutions

WebH.vastatrix is one of the more immediate threats to today’s coffee industry. The fungus enters the coffee plant through the stomata openings in the leaves which …

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5 advantages of biocontrol compared to chemical pest control

WebAdvantages of biocontrol #1: They lower negative impacts on human health. From farmers and field workers to residues in food products, chemical pesticides pose …

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How a tiny wasp can save the livelihoods of papaya farmers

WebA. papayae is a tiny parasitic wasp that attacks the papaya mealybug by laying eggs on the pest. Rearing is an essential step in biological control to guarantee its …

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Agricultural mobile apps strengthening agricultural extension

WebCABI’s range of agricultural mobile apps provides a way for smallholders to access up-to-date, real-time information, either first-hand or through advisory services. …

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Blended learning: enhancing higher education with CABI Academy

WebCABI’s digital learning platform, CABI Academy, brings together CABI’s expertise in plant health and diseases to create a range of online interactive training …

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TerraSentia: the automated crop monitoring robot

WebThe 13 inch wide, 24 pound robot called TerraSentia is transportable and autonomous. It is able to move freely between crop rows and capture plant informatics …

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