1961) Launch of the new IRSS Helpdesk

The IRSS Helpdesk, located in the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP), has been active since 2011 to support contracting parties’ implementation …

1962) Registration is open for the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit's side event on international standards

Registration is open for the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit's affiliated session on "Promoting sustainable food systems: the role of international …

1963) How a USDA worker became an action-adventure comic character

Just how does a humble federal worker in Washington end up as a rugged explorer in a widely syndicated comic …

1964) Absence of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly) in areas along the Orange River in the Northern Cape province of South Africa

Several Bactrocera dorsalis specimens were detected between Groblershoop and Upington, including Grootdrink, Karos and Keimoes as well as Augrabies and …

1965) The 3rd Training Workshop on the PCE Facilitators successfully organized in Ronciglione Italy

Held in Ronciglione, Italy, from September 19th – 30th 2016, the 3rd training workshop on the Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) …

1966) First finding of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) on Opuntia ficus-indica in Cyprus.

The Dactylopius opuntiae was first confirmed in September 2016 on Opuntia plants in Famagusta district. The presence of the pest …

1967) First finding of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) on Opuntia ficus-indica in Cyprus.

The Dactylopius opuntiae was first confirmed in September 2016 on Opuntia plants in Famagusta district. The presence of the pest …

1968) First finding of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) on Opuntia ficus-indica in Cyprus.

The Dactylopius opuntiae was first confirmed in September 2016 on Opuntia plants in Famagusta district. The presence of the pest …

1969) Call for country case studies about implementation of ISPM 15

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting case studies for inclusion in the IPPC Guide to support the …

1970) Detection of Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in the Northern Territory

This is the first report of CGMMV in Australia. Preliminary evidence indicates that the strain/s infecting watermelon in Australia have …