CABI published a study in Kenya showing that the biological control agent Acerophagus papayae introduced through PlantwisePlus increased yields by 19%, sales by 18%, and household incomes by 57% following its introduction.
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š Tiny wasps are making a big difference for papaya farmers in East Africa. Through PlantwisePlus, the biological control agent Acerophagus papayae is helping to suppreā¦
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CABI
Tackling food insecurity, inequality and environmental challenges through agricultural science and knowledge-sharing.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- Wallingford, GB
- Company size
- 1,001ā5,000 employees
About CABI
CABI is a not for profit, intergovernmental organization that improves people's lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. International Development | Bioscience Research | Scientific Publishing
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CABI participated in the AFS Forum 2026 event in Kigali, featuring 9 speaking sessions covering digital innovation, soil health, youth leadership, AI, women in agrifood systems, youth climate action, creating jobs, and more.
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CABI is seeking a skilled and experienced Agricultural Economist for a short-term consultancy running until mid-November 2026 to support cost-benefit analyses of selected interventions in Pakistan and Kenya under the PlantwisePlus programme.
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CABI participated in the AFS Forum 2026 session and the CABI stand.
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