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implementing solutions for sustainable agriculture Over the last decade, fundamental changes in agricultural practice across the globe have become increasingly important and unavoidable.

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why are we needed?

In an effort to tackle environmental issues, alleviate poverty and enable food security, the Millennium Development Goals have sparked a global movement towards agricultural development.

Furthermore, market globalisation and growing consumer concerns about food safety and environmental health have encouraged many countries to adopt good agricultural practices (GAP) to elevate standards of food production.

To address the mounting pressure to develop and improve agricultural production, the integrated crop management (ICM) team – based at CABI Europe-Switzerland – works with local partners in developing, transitional and developed countries, promoting the adoption of ICM as a long term strategy.

key components of integrated crop management (ICM) economy

site selection crop rotation

pest management Integrated Crop Management

fertilisation

seed selection crop husbandry

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what does the ICM team do?

We provide technical support and facilitate activities that improve agricultural practices.

For example, we promote appropriate use of natural resources and support the implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) in order to reduce unnecessary use of pesticides.

We recognise the inherent challenges in implementing such shifts in agricultural practices, so we use multi-stakeholder approaches to innovation. We work at farm, institution, and government levels in order to support the participatory development, validation, implementation and dissemination of economically viable ICM solutions. Furthermore, constant monitoring and evaluation enables us to adapt to changing project needs, as well as demonstrate the delivery and impact of our activities.

We implement knowledge exchange practices. This ensures the conceptual frameworks of ICM are developed according to local conditions and beneficiaries’ needs. In addition, we establish regulatory frameworks and policy tools to guarantee synchronisation with international agricultural standards such as GAP and IPM. Through developing technology and skills, we enhance capacity at all levels to ensure tangible improvements towards environmentally and economically sustainable agriculture.

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economic analysis assurance of economically viable solutions

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concept development creation of customised ICM conceptual frameworks

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we implement and disseminate economically viable and sustainable solutions

why choose us?

Being part of a large international organisation is one of the primary advantages of our ICM team.

Through CABI’s member countries and extensive international networks, we have a wealth of scientific and non-scientific information at our fingertips. CABI also has the added benefit of being an independent not-for-profit organisation, with a unique global awareness due to its member country ownership and governance system.

Our ICM team is based in Switzerland – which has some of the world’s highest standards of sustainable agriculture and also offers a politically neutral working environment. All our team members possess a high level of technical agricultural knowledge built through years of experience in a science-based environment.

Our capacity has been enhanced through project experience in Europe, Asia and North and South America and as a result, the team offers broad expertise in the field of ICM. Among our strengths is our ability to respect and adapt to different cultures. We recognise the importance of learning about local conditions and incorporating local knowledge into tailor-made solutions directly in accordance with specific local needs. Above all, we pride ourselves on our ability to form trusting and lasting relationships with our project partners. This, together with our ability to deliver high quality, punctual project results, is vital for success in our area of work.

L–R: Keith Holmes, PhD, Wade Jenner, PhD, Emma Hunt, PhD, Stefan Toepfer, PhD, Ulrich Kuhlmann, PhD, Feng Zhang, PhD , Dirk Babendreier, PhD, Manfred Grossrieder, MSc

Please contact us: Ulrich Kuhlmann CABI Europe – Switzerland, Rue des Grillons 1, CH-2800 Delémont, Switzerland T: 00 41 32 421 4870 F: 00 41 32 421 4871 E: u.kuhlmann@cabi.org www.cabi.org/switzerland

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