We are a leading global not-for-profit organisation specialising in sustainable solutions for agricultural and environmental problems

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1 We are a leading global not-for-profit organisation specialising in sustainable solutions for agricultural and environmental problems Our organisation is made up of 2 divisions: a leading international not-for-profit publisher in applied life sciences 1

2 a global leader in applied biological sciences for sustainable agriculture and environmental safety What is CABI Bioscience? A multidisciplinary scientific capability providing research, training and consultancy focused on biodiversity, pest management and the environment 2

3 CABI Bioscience - A brief history 1913 Entomology Institute (IIE) 1920 Mycology Institute (IMI) 1927 Biological Control Institute (IIBC) 1929 Parasitology Institute (IIP) 1998 Integration to create multidisciplinary CABI Bioscience CABI Bioscience resources 200 staff, working at and from Bioscience research and training centres in: Kenya Malaysia Pakistan Switzerland Trinidad UK and at partner institutions in: Costa Rica France using the knowledge, literature, biological collections and experience built up over the past 89 years 3

4 CABI Bioscience capabilities unique combination of knowledge, experience and skills integrated teams of systematists, microbiologists, ecologists, pathologists, nematologists, & biocontrol specialists unique reference collections of organisms and literature a network of research and training centres in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean strategic alliances with national and international institutions CABI Bioscience summary a unique multidisciplinary scientific capability highly need- & output-oriented working along the continuum from farm to lab in partnerships with the public & private sectors to create a potent scientific force dedicated to tackling some of the world s key challenges 4

5 CAB International South East Asia Regional Centre CABI - SEARC activities Develop and implement projects Training for managers, researchers, extension and information officers, technicians Farmer participatory training and research Organising regional/international conferences and workshops Supply of materials/biological control agents Consultancies Disseminate and market information materials Linking countries with common interest areas 5

6 CABI Bioscience and oil palm CABI were instrumental in the introduction of oil palm weevil to Southeast Asia. Dr Syed of CIBC (now CABI) worked with Unilever to identify natural pollinators in West Africa and bring them to Malaysia CABI Bioscience and oil palm Recent research Pollination problems with introduced weevils weevils from PNG, Costa Rica and Ghana were examined for presence of parasitic nematodes. PNG weevils contained a lot of nematodes which could be affecting fecundity and dispersal 6

7 CABI Bioscience and oil palm Ganoderma CABI Bioscience and oil palm Ganoderma CABI has done research on: molecular and morphological characterization of Ganoderma spatial mapping of Ganoderma in the field spread of Ganoderma in the field in vitro biodegradation of oil palm stems assessing variation in Ganoderma from oil palm, coconut, tea, forest and betelnut 7

8 CABI Bioscience and oil palm Ganoderma Training activities: characterisation of Ganoderma using molecular techniques attachment programme for Malaysian scientists to work in the UK Facilitating information exchange between countries through study visits Proposed Project Oil palm IPM discovery learning manual 8

9 Background The RSPO developing sustainability criteria Important part of sustainable production systems is use of Integrated Pest Management. Currently no one definitive set of IPM guidelines Effective management methods known for some pests and diseases, but generally not effectively applied by smallholders. A demand for newer and more sustainable measures, which reduce dependence on chemical pesticides, open burning etc. A better understanding of symptoms and pest ecology required for better pest management. Awareness of key pests needs to be raised within the global palm oil industry, for quarantine and potential movement of pests from one oil palm growing region to another. Background Comprehensive ecological guides and discovery learning exercise manuals in high demand. Previous examples produced by CAB International include: Vegetable IPM exercise book Various biocontrol bulletins A cabbage discovery learning manual An introductory coffee manual Cocoa discovery learning manual These manuals are written for a broad audience and the demand experienced for such manuals shows how hard it is for field-based IPM practitioners to get access to high quality content. 9

10 Discovery Learning Manual For Cabbage Pest Management Paul Van Mele, Lesley McGillivray, Julia Brunt, Helen Crowson, Janny Vos A compilation based on three publications of CAB International: Crop Protection Compendium Vegetable IPM Exercises Understanding Natural Enemies 10

11 Proposed work Liaison with project partners re nature and content of manual Identification of key experts to verify content Defining manual contents, to include key pests, quality images and producer training exercises Sourcing information from multiple data sources, personal experiences and existing manuals Compilation of datasheets and exercises into an illustrated manual Low-cost printing of manuals in English (if sufficient funds can be found manual will be translated into other languages) Promotion of manual at appropriate international events Suggested manual outline Part I Part II General Introduction Introduction to the crop Growing sustainable oil palm Pest Fact Sheets Disease Fact Sheets Beneficials Fact Sheets Discovery Based Exercises for Training of Trainers Courses and Farmer Field Schools Agro-Ecosystem Analysis Insect Management Exercises Disease Management Exercises Weed Management Exercises 11

12 Example pest or disease fact sheet Importance Geographic distribution with map Description - with photographs Ecology Pest management Suggested exercises 12

13 Example beneficials fact sheet (predators) Important predator groups List of major predators and the pests they attack Description of major predators- with photographs Suggested exercises Agro-Ecosystem Analysis (AESA) Objective: To learn more about the situation in the field and get a clear understanding of the occurrence of insect pests, diseases and natural enemies. 13

14 Studying predators in the field Example Exercises Collecting, preserving and culturing insect natural enemies Sampling for arthropods with sticky board Direct observations of consumption rates of predators in the field Importance of flowers as food source to adult parasitoids Life cycle of pests and parasitoids Assessment of impact of ground-dwelling predators Measuring the parasitism level of pests Comparison of biological and chemical pesticides used in pest control Effect of pesticides on spiders and other natural enemies Role play on insecticide resistance How to collect and recognise insect pathogen groups 14

15 What we need Partners For example: Malaysian Palm Oil Promotion Council, Malaysia Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Malaysia FELDA, Malaysia Directorate General of Estate Crop Production, MOA, Indonesia IOPRI, Indonesia Cenipalma, Colombia ASD, Costa Rica PNG OPRA, Papua New Guinea CIRAD, France What we need Funding Outline budget US$55,000 includes compilation of data sheets, production of exercises, validation by experts, printing and production costs plus distribution costs. As a sign of commitment CAB International will give US$15,000 to kick start project. To ensure success of project, a commitment from sponsors to fund balance of US$40,000 is sought. 15