PlantwisePlus Blog

Zambia is strengthening its ability to prevent and respond to invasive pests through the implementation of a National Pest Risk Register (PRR), a tool designed to safeguard agriculture, food security, trade and the environment. The register, developed through a partnership between the Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Services (PQPS) and CABI under the PlantwisePlus programm...

Gender Technical Working Groups are an effective way to bring together and support organizations that empower women farmers. In 2025, PlantwisePlus strengthened its work around gender responsiveness in agricultural advisory services. Focusing on Bangladesh, Ghana, Pakistan, and Zambia, the programme increased its stakeholder coordination and training with great results. In th...

Every year, World Youth Skills Day celebrates the importance of equipping young people with the skills they need for employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods. Across East Africa, PlantwisePlus is helping young men and women turn those skills into successful agribusinesses that strengthen farming communities. Agriculture is increasingly being recognized not on...

The confirmation of mango mealybug in neighboring countries has raised concern for Kenya’s agricultural sector. Although the invasive pest has not been detected in Kenya, the risk of its introduction remains high due to the cross-border movement of plant materials. If established, mango mealybug could affect mango production and trade, making prevention and early detection…