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We at T Stanes were glad to participate in the Industry-Academia Meeting at National Institute of Plant Health Management, Hyderabad, alongside CABI, as a member of the CABI network.

This event offered a valuable opportunity to understand NIPHM’s ongoing activities and student programs. Also, served as a symbiotic platform to exchange ideas on Plant Health Management and align industry expectations with the skills of emerging techno-commercial professionals.

It was indeed a fruitful gathering of interacting with sectoral experts, technocrats, and enthusiastic young minds enriched our perspective.

With Plant Health Management gaining importance, especially with the advent of digital tools offering instant, precise recommendations – we at T. Stanes are committed to delivering sustainable solutions through biopesticides, botanical formulations, and biofungicides.

Looking forward to more such collaborative discussions and opportunities!

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We recently took part in the Mass Communication Campaign cum Workshop organized by the CABI BioProtection Portal and its partners at two key chilli-growing states—Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The initiative was centered around enhancing awareness and accessibility of digital tools that support farmers, agronomists, and field officers in effectively managing the growing threat of Chilli Black Thrips.

Chilli Black Thrips (Thrips parvispinus) has rapidly emerged as a severe pest in chilli cultivation across India, leading to significant yield losses (ranging from 20 to 70%, according to the reports) and economic setbacks for farmers. Characterized by its resistance to several chemical pesticides and ability to cause heavy damage in a short time, this invasive pest has become a major concern, especially in high-value chilli-growing belts.

The Mass Communication Workshop of CABI Bioprotection Portal underscored the urgent need for sustainable and integrated approaches to pest management. With digital platforms becoming increasingly critical in extending timely and accurate advisory to stakeholders, the event spotlighted several innovative tools tailored to improve on-ground pest monitoring, early detection, and decision-making.

At T. Stanes, we are proud to contribute to this collective effort by offering bio-based solutions and promoting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies that align with sustainable agriculture goals. Our products and practices are designed to work in harmony with nature, helping reduce the reliance on chemical inputs while enhancing crop health and resilience. Through our collaboration with CABI, we aim to empower farming communities with effective, eco-friendly tools that mitigate the impact of Chilli Black Thrips and safeguard chilli productivity.

This campaign marks a step forward in strengthening the digital and biological dimensions of pest control, ensuring that farmers are better equipped to face the evolving challenges of pest management in chilli cultivation.

On the occasion of World Environment Day, observed on 5th June 2025, T. Stanes and Company Limited proudly conducted a National-Level Mass Awareness Campaign across India, aimed at encouraging collective action towards Environmental Protection, Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture.

With the theme of “Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future”, the campaign reached thousands of farmers, students, and communities through a series of awareness programs, field demonstrations, and educational initiatives.

The activities conducted as part of the campaign included:

• Awareness Drives – Educating farmers and rural communities on the importance of eco-friendly farming practices and soil health management.
• Educational Programs – Engaging schools and colleges with interactive sessions on biodiversity, climate action, and responsible resource use.
• Field Demonstrations – Showcasing Stanes’ biological solutions and sustainable agricultural inputs as alternatives to chemical-intensive practices.
• Tree Plantation Drives – Mobilizing communities to contribute to greener surroundings and improved ecological balance.

Speaking on the occasion, T.Stanes’ emphasized commitment to sustainability, farmer empowerment, and environmental stewardship, reaffirming its mission of providing innovative agricultural solutions that align with global environmental goals.

The campaign reflected T.Stanes’ legacy of over 160 years of serving Indian agriculture and its vision to enable a future where farming and environmental sustainability go hand in hand.

As we celebrate World Environment Day 2025, T. Stanes continues to stand alongside farmers, partners, and communities, driving meaningful change through science-based, nature-friendly practices for the benefit of generations to come.

We are pleased to announce that T. Stanes and Company Limited has partnered with the CABI Bioprotection Portal, the world’s largest free resource for biological plant protection.

This digital platform brings together bioprotection product manufacturers, governments, and private sector organizations across the globe in a collaborative mission to promote sustainable agricultural practices.

This collaboration was formed to support a shared vision of advancing sustainable pest management practices.

Here’s what it covers:

1. Ease of Access to Verified Information:
   • With real-time access to a searchable, localized database of bioprotection solutions, users can make informed decisions tailored to their crops, regions, and pest challenges—all supported by scientific data and regulatory approval statuses.
2. Wider Visibility of Our Biological Products:
   • Through this collaboration, farmers, agronomists, and extension professionals across geographies can now access product information from T. Stanes directly via CABI’s PlantwisePlus Digital Tools. This visibility enhances awareness and adoption of our sustainable solutions like biopesticides, botanical formulations, and biofungicides.
3. Community of Practice:
   • Being part of this global network means engaging with fellow sustainability champions, academicians, and industry players, exchanging insights that will accelerate the mainstream adoption of bioprotection methods.
     
     

Image: Search results of T.Stanes Bioprotection Products through CABI Bioprotection Portal

Way Forward:

We are proud to take this step forward in our mission to serve farmers with innovative, sustainable, and accessible plant health solutions.

Explore more about T. Stanes’ onboarding by visiting the detailed feature on CABI’s official blog.