1261) The fourteenth Commission on Phytosanitary Measures CPM-14) opening session highlights successes and the future of plant health

In his opening address, Mr Bukar Tijani, FAO Assistant Director-General of the Agricultural Department (AG) stressed that adopting sustainable agriculture …

1262) Expert Working Group on drafting the annex on Field Inspection to ISPM 23

The IPPC Secretariat, through the Standards Setting Unit, is coordinating a meeting of the newly formed Expert Working Group (EWG) …

1263) The report of the SC April 2021 virtual focused meeting is now available on the IPP!

The report of the SC virtual focused meeting held on 13-14 April 2021 is now posted and available here:

1264) THE BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 HAS COMMENCED

The Biosecurity Act 2015 commences today, replacing the Quarantine Act 1908. The Australian Government, through the Department of Agriculture and …

1265) CONSULTATION EXTENDED FOR APPROVED ARRANGEMENTS, INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF BIOSECURITY, INFRINGEMENT NOTICES AND FIRST POINTS OF ENTRY DRAFT BIOSECURITY REGULATIONS

The public consultation period has been extended for four draft regulations out for consultation under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

1266) Identity incorrect of first finding of Hemitarsonemus tepidariorum (fern mite) in plants for planting of Platycerium alcicorne (fern plants) in a production greenhouse.

The identity of Hemitarsonemus tepidariorum as reported in March 2016 appears incorrect following further verification of specimens by experts. Further …

1267) Update: Ralstonia solanacearum, (race 1): Confirmation of eradication in ornamental Curcuma plants

Completion of a specific surveillance amongst Curcuma growers confirmed eradication for this crop.

1268) Update pest report March 2014 on PSTVd

Update pest report March 2014 on PSTVd

1269) Finding one larva of Helicoverpa armigera in potted plants of Pelargonium destined for the final consumer, March 2012

Pelarnium

1270) First findings of Drosophila suzukii, November 2012

First findings of Drosophila suzukii, November 2012