CABI

17/10/2026

With targeted support through CABI’s PlantwisePlus programme, Razia Sultana built an agribusiness in Rangpur, Bangladesh.

Following International Day of Rural Women and World Food Day, we celebrate the women farmers whose determination and innovation help feed their communities.

Read more: https://ow.ly/GfvV50ZXufG

16/10/2026

Through PlantwisePlus, farmers are accessing the knowledge, tools and support they need to protect their crops and farm more sustainably.

For World Food Day, we’re highlighting how today’s innovation can support more sustainable food production tomorrow.

Find out more about the long-term impact of PlantwisePlus: https://ow.ly/blsW50ZXukQ

16/10/2026

By 2050, agriculture will need to produce almost 50% more food, feed and biofuel than in 2012.

Food security begins with the people who grow, produce and protect our food.

Empowering farmers with knowledge, skills, tools and technology can help them grow more and lose less to pests and diseases.

By doing so, farmers are:

✔️ improving their crop yields

✔️ tackling pests and diseases

✔️ using lower-risk alternatives to chemical pesticides

✔️ accessing better planting materials and seeds

✔️ adopting sustainable agricultural practices

15/10/2026

Bangladesh farmers boost yields with Trichogramma

Using Trichogramma alongside biopesticides, farmers achieved higher yields, lower treatment costs and reduced pest damage in brinjal and tomato crops. 🌱🍆🍅

Read the success story to learn how Trichogramma biological control is supporting more sustainable vegetable production in Bangladesh.
https://ow.ly/w3Rx50ZWs5c

Field trials in Bangladesh showed that Trichogramma biological control increased brinjal and tomato yields, and reduced pest damage.

15/10/2026

Chipo and Alice are two young farmers from Zambia.

Through CABI’s agribusiness training, they now see farming as a business 💼

Diversifying their crops and adapting to market needs has led to increased incomes and better livelihoods.

They are two of the women involved in CABI’s ‘Village-based biocontrol of fall armyworm’ project, which aims to empower women with knowledge and skills to manage fall armyworm sustainably.

On International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate the women helping transform agriculture, strengthen communities and improve livelihoods.



The work was made possible through key partnerships and funding: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research CABI PlantwisePlus

14/10/2026

🌱 The CABI BioProtection Portal welcomes SABO as a new Associate Member

We're delighted to welcome the South African Bioproduct Organisation (SABO) to the growing CABI BioProtection Portal community.

Together, we share a commitment to helping growers access trusted information on registered biological crop protection products and supporting the adoption of sustainable pest management practices.

Through awareness and collaboration, this partnership will help strengthen confidence in biological solutions and support the future of sustainable agriculture in South Africa.

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/FrrP50ZWrJ4

The CABI BioProtection Portal welcomes SABO as an Associate Member, strengthening access to registered biocontrol products in South Africa.

14/10/2026

Gender Technical Working Groups bring together governments and other organisations to make agricultural advisory services more inclusive of women’s needs.

Supported by PlantwisePlus, these groups are helping to drive practical change, from more inclusive planning and policies to training and services that better reach women farmers.

This International Day of Rural Women, and during the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we’re highlighting how changes to agricultural systems can create lasting opportunities for women.

Find out more about this work: https://ow.ly/hfsY50ZX2c2

14/10/2026

Meet Serah, a young farmer in rural Zambia.

Since gaining vital agribusiness skills through CABI, she has created a business plan that has given her an innovative approach to crop production and to markets. It has allowed her to buy goats, expand her land and protect her future.

She also recognises the need to share her knowledge with other young farmers – because together they can shape their futures, reduce hunger and improve Zambia’s food security.

🎥 Watch Serah’s story: https://ow.ly/8JIG50ZWLSW

13/10/2026

CABI BioProtection Portal was highlighted at CONBRAF 2026

The CABI BioProtection Portal was highlighted at CONBRAF 2026, bringing sustainable crop protection solutions to the forefront of discussions on plant health and agriculture.

Dr Yelitza Colmenarez, CABI Regional Director for Latin America, showcased the Portal, a free, multilingual platform that provides country-specific information on registered biological control and biopesticide products.

By helping users identify sustainable crop protection solutions and support Integrated Pest Management (IPM), the Portal is improving access to trusted information for growers and advisers in Brazil and around the world.

👉 Explore the CABI BioProtection Portal: https://ow.ly/Ff9n50ZWrh4

13/10/2026

Rural women are at the heart of global food security but many face persistent barriers. When these barriers are removed, the benefits extend far beyond their own farms.

In our latest blog, we share the stories of women who are:
🌱 increasing productivity
💼 growing businesses
🍈 improving food safety
💛 helping others in their communities to succeed

From Bangladesh to Kenya, Pakistan to Vietnam, these stories show how investing in rural women creates a ripple effect that improves livelihoods and contributes to more sustainable and secure food systems for all.

🔗 Read the blog: https://ow.ly/8xXa50ZX4kO