Crop protection

In 2023, pesticide sales in the European Union fell to 292,000 tonnes, marking a 9% drop compared to 2022 and an 18% reduction since...

Choosing the Right Cauliflower: A Matter of Timing, Taste, and Yield Cauliflower has become a high-demand crop globally—not only for...

Cavity spot, caused by soil-borne Pythium species (P. violae and P. sulcatum), remains one of the most destructive diseases in...

Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) is known to cause a wide range of symptoms in cultivated tomato plants, damaging fruits and...

Scientists from CABI’s centre in Switzerland this year added two new projects to their portfolio of invasive weed targets. These included, blueweed...

Originating in Africa, okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) is an annual multi-use and high-value herb type of Malvaceae (also known as okra...

Phaseolus vulgaris L. is considered one of the most essential legume crops in Kenya. Alternaria alternata is an economically significant plant pathogen that...

At present, the prevention and control of T. absoluta is still dominated by chemical insecticides; however, the use of these products in...

A trap crop is simply more attractive to a target pest than the crop you are trying to protect. For...

CABI Academy, a learning platform that addresses a range of agricultural challenges faced by smallholder farmers, has launched Digital Skills Training...