IPPC Pest Alert – Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 08:53

The IPPC Secretariat has issued a new POARS Pest Alert on Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4), the causal agent of Fusarium wilt of banana. The alert follows official public communications by the NPPO of Ecuador, confirming …

Now available: French edition of the study on phytosanitary systems and agricultural development

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 12:12

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the French edition of the study “Phytosanitary Systems and Agricultural Development: Modelling the Impact of Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluations in Africa”, produced under the EU-funded project “Strengthening Food Control …

E-learning course on “Conducting a phytosanitary capacity evaluation (PCE)” now available in Spanish

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 12:05

The IPPC Secretariat announces the release of the Spanish edition of the e-learning course “Conducting a phytosanitary capacity evaluation (PCE)”, published as “Realizar una evaluación de la capacidad fitosanitaria”.

The course provides an introduction to phytosanitary …

E-learning course on “Working with a national plant protection organization” now available in Spanish

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 12:03

The IPPC Secretariat announces the publication of the Spanish edition of the e-learning course “Working with a national plant protection organization”, released as “Trabajar con una organización nacional de protección fitosanitaria”.

This course introduces learners to …

E-learning course on “Emergency preparedness for plant pest outbreaks” now available in French

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2025, 12:01

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the French edition of the e-learning course “Emergency preparedness for plant pest outbreaks”, published as “Préparation aux situations d’urgence en cas d’apparition de foyers d’organismes nuisibles aux …

Out now: Experimental report on Fusarium TR4 by Comunidad Andina

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2025, 10:32

The Comunidad Andina (CAN) has released an experimental report on the proficiency test for the detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4) using genomic DNA.

In collaboration with the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), the Colombian …

Face-to-face meeting of the Technical Panel on Commodity Standards

Posted on Mon, 08 Dec 2025, 08:55

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the Technical Panel on Commodity Standards (TPCS) will meet this week in person from 08-12 December 2025, in FAO HQ, Rome, Italy with main objective to develop a …

IPPC Pest Alert – Rhizoctonia theobromae

Posted on Mon, 01 Dec 2025, 11:21

The IPPC Secretariat has released a new POARS Pest Alert regarding Rhizoctonia theobromae, a fungal pathogen responsible for causing Vascular Streak Dieback in cacao and symptoms similar to Witches’ Broom in cassava. Recent reports indicate that this pathogen has …

Now available in Spanish: Guide to participating in the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM)

Posted on Thu, 27 Nov 2025, 13:11

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the Spanish edition of the "Guide to participating in the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures of the International Plant Protection Convention" — now available as "Guía para participar en la Comisión …

Financial Committee October Report Now Available

Posted on Wed, 26 Nov 2025, 09:15

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that the report from the October 2025 meeting of the Financial Committee has been published.

The Financial Committee provides oversight and guidance on the financial management of IPPC activities, ensuring transparency and accountability. …

Report from the CPM Bureau October Meeting Now Available

Posted on Tue, 25 Nov 2025, 16:53

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that the report from the CPM Bureau meeting held in October 2025 is now available.

The October meeting addressed important topics related to CPM-20 preparations, governance matters, and ongoing initiatives to strengthen global …

CPM-20 will take place from 9 -13 March 2026 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Posted on Tue, 25 Nov 2025, 14:41

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce that invitations for the Twentieth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-20) have been sent by FAO Director General to the Head of States of the IPPC Contracting Parties https://www.ippc.int/en/publications/95252/; and …

New IPPC publications: Field survey guidance for Ralstonia solanacearum and Field survey guidance for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4.

Posted on Tue, 25 Nov 2025, 11:59

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of two new publications: Field survey guidance for Ralstonia solanacearum and Field survey guidance for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4.

Developed through the IPPC's Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) …

Register now: Launch of the FAO phytosanitary legislation e-learning toolkit

Posted on Mon, 24 Nov 2025, 07:48

Register now: Launch of the FAO phytosanitary legislation e-learning toolkit On behalf of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and COLEAD, the IPPC Secretriat invites the plant health community to register and attend an online event …