1261) Emergency measures to address the risk of introduction of peanut smut (Thecaphora frezii) in peanuts from countries where peanut smut is recorded.

Recent publication (Rago et al. 2017) highlighted the increased risk of peanut smut (Thecaphora frezii) associated with peanuts produced in …

1262) Translations of the IPPC Pest status guide in Arabic and Spanish now available

The IPPC Pest status guide, which was published in English in 2021, has been translated to Arabic and Spanish. The …

1263) 2017 Annual Meeting of the IPPC Secretariat Held with the Theme 'Teamwork'

The 2017 annual meeting of the IPPC Secretariat was held on 19 January at the FAO HQs in Rome, Italy. …

1264) Detection of Tobacco slug beetle in New South Wales

Unusual beetles were noted to be feeding on Prairie Ground Cherry leaves in November 2008 in a glasshouse. Samples were …

1265) CPM-17 adoption of ISPMs – no objections received by the IPPC Secretariat

According to standard setting procedures of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), the Secretariat did not receive any objections to …

1266) Decisive steps taken towards the proclamation of the International Year of Plant Health

Shown left to right: Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland Ralf Lopian, APHIS Deputy Administrator …

1267) PLANT QUARANTINE AND PHYTOSANITARY SERVICE

The Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) is the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of Zambia and contact point for …

1268) WE ARE WITH YOU RALF LOPIAN

The IPPC community sends its best wishes for a speedy recovery to our dear friend and colleague Ralf Lopian. As …

1269) Announcements of the Implementation and Capacity Development activities

The 16th meeting report of the Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) is available on the IPP at the following …

1270) CALL FOR PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENTS

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting submissions for: