2261) Devastating wheat fungus appears in Asia for first time

Fields are ablaze in Bangladesh, as farmers struggle to contain Asia’s first outbreak of a fungal disease that periodically devastates …

2262) Core Activities / Governance & Strategies / The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) / CPM - Previous Years / CPM 11 - 2016

The Eleventh Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM - 11) was held in Rome, Italy - FAO, HQ …

2263) Use of the PCE as a tool to improve plant biosecurity in the Pacific region

Taro root beetle (Papuana woodlarkiana) - photo by Amy Carmichael Queensland University of TechnologyThe Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) tool was …

2264) 2016 April call for discussion papers on sea containers

As agreed by the Commission for Phytosanitary Measures in its eleventh session in April 2016 (CPM-11 (2016)), the CPM Bureau …

2265) From FAO.org: The Tricky Task of Protecting Plants in a Globalized Age

From the FAO Media Center:

2266) Capacity Development side sessions during CPM-8 detailed information)

A range of side sessions to develop phytosanitary capacity among IPPC contracting parties will take place during the eighth session …

2267) Core Activities / Integration & Support / Communication & Advocacy

Creating awareness over the importance of plant health and the global role of the IPPC is extremely important as the …

2268) Eradication of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly) in Pixley Ka Seme and ZF Mgcawu District Municipalities, in the Northern Cape province of South Africa

Several B. dorsalis specimens were detected between Douglas to Prieska, Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, including Groblershoop, Karos, Upington, Kakamas …

2269) Events / Webinars, Workshops and Symposia / Pre-CPM -11 Training Session on ISPM 32 Categorization of commodities according to their pest risk

The ISPM 32 Categorization of commodities according to their pest risk provides criteria for national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) of …

2270) Commission / The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) / CPM Recommendations / Recommendations Procedures

Process for developing and adopting CPM Recommendations (Adopted by CPM-9 (2014), revised by CPM-10 (2015))