111) Detection of Eutetranychus africanus in New Caledonia

Eutetranychus africanus was first detected in New Caledonia in January 2025 on fig tree (Ficus carica) leaf samples collected showing …

112) The IPPC sends condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Ian Smith

Dr. Ian Smith had a long and stellar career in plant protection, having been the Director-General of the European and …

113) BREAKING NEWS: Major advancement in Plant Health Education with the launch of the IPPC Plant Health Campus

Rome, Italy – 19 March 2025 – A significant milestone in global plant health capacity development was achieved with the …

114) CPM Focus Group on Sea Containers Meeting Concludes in Rome

Rome, 13 December 2024. The CPM Focus Group on Sea Containers held its first physical meeting from December 9 to …

115) PRESS RELEASE. FAO and IPPC launch second phase of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme

Africa countries harness technology to combat plant pests and diseases and boost food security

116) Youth engagement in plant health highlighted during Czech students’ visit to IPPC Secretariat

Rome, 17 September 2024. Technological and trade advancements have simplified the cross-border movement of goods and people but increased plant …

117) Call for Resources: Strengthening the Evidence Base on the Impact and Management of Clavibacter nebraskensis

Issued by the IPPC Secretariat under the Pest Outbreak and Alert Response Systems (POARS)

118) Simulation exercises: A crucial tool in combatting emerging pests

In the ongoing battle against agricultural pests, simulation exercises have emerged as a critical component of global plant protection strategies. …

119) New publication: Field survey guidance for Bactrocera spp.

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community of a new publication titled "Field survey guidance for …

120) CPM Focus Group on Safe Provision of Food and Other Humanitarian Aid Concludes in Barbados

Bridgetown, 15 October 2024. The CPM Focus Group on Safe Provision of Food and Other Humanitarian Aid concluded its first …