1381) Further detections of Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) on mainland Australia

Eradication of Spodoptera frugiperda from Australia is not considered technically feasible after being reported in Torres Strait (late January 2020), …

1382) Detection of Tetranychus horridus (Hazelnut mite) in Victoria and New South Wales

Tetranycopsis horridus was first reported on hazelnut in Victoria in 2016. Further surveys during February 2016 have shown a widespread …

1383) The report of the SC November 2021 virtual meeting is now available on the IPP!

The report of the SC virtual meeting held on 15-19 November 2021 is now posted and available here:

1384) Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) brochure now available in French

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to announce that Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) brochure is now available …

1385) Central American contracting parties inspired to undertake a Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation

El Salvador, 13 July 2021. In 2019, the Institute for Agricultural Protection and Health (IPSA) of Nicaragua committed to a …

1386) The TFT December 2021 virtual meeting report is now available on the IPP!

The report of the Task Force on Topics virtual meeting held on 16 December 2021 is now posted and available …

1387) Making e-commerce safer: the IPPC and the World Customs Organization join forces

27 September 2019, Brussels - The pace of digital transformation of economies and businesses has accelerated and become a key …

1388) Announcement: We need to hear from you! And your experiences on food and other humanitarian aid in the phytosanitary context.

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is calling for information material and case studies on food and other humanitarian …

1389) 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 …

1390) Making progress in plant pests diagnostics: the IPPC Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols meets to advance its work in pandemic times.

10 September 2020. Viruses, pests and diseases do not carry passports when moving from one country to another. The current …