131) 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 …

132) 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 …

133) 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. …

134) CPM Focus Group on Climate Change concludes its first face-to-face meeting in Brazil

Manaus, Brazil. 24 October 2024. Meeting in person for the first time since its establishment, members of the CPM Focus …

135) 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)

136) 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 …

137) 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

138) The Kingdom of the Netherlands celebrates 125 years of protecting plant health, our health

Wageningen, 28 November 2024. The national plant protection organization (NPPO) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands celebrated its 125th anniversary …

139) Kenya and the Africa Phytosanitary Programme: Advancing plant health and sustaining safe trade

Nairobi, 10 July 2024. As part of its steadfast efforts to foster plant health and sustainable, safe international trade in …

140) 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 …