231) The Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols concludes its meeting in Yokohama

Yokohama, Japan 31 October 2024, The Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP) met from 21-25 October 2024 in Yokohama, Japan, …

232) 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. …

233) 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 …

234) Shifting from IPPC Observatory to InFARM for surveys on antimicrobial use and microbial resistance in plants

The IPPC Secretariat is proud to announce a significant step forward for One Health and enhanced collaboration within FAO. Surveys …

235) Chile and Argentina: IPPC beefs up support to better manage pest risks associated with sea containers

Rome, 17 September 2024. In light of increasing pest risks associated with the movement of sea containers in international trade, …

236) SPOTLIGHT: Q&A with John Hedley

Back in 1989, John Hedley was one of the pioneers who developed the first International Standard for Phytosanitary Measure (ISPM). …

237) First findings of Dryocosmus kuriphilus in the Czech Republic

Three consignments containing a total of 50 possibly infested plants of Castanea sativa of Italian origin were delivered to the …

238) SPOTLIGHT: Prevent. Protect. Sustain. How the IPPC is protecting agriculture and trade by reducing the risk of pest spread through wood packaging material

The volume of international trade today is roughly 45 times the level recorded in 1950 and is projected to grow …

239) Draft standards on banana and fresh taro approved for stakeholder consultation

Rome, 28 July 2025. Two draft standards in the trade of banana (Musa spp.) and fresh taro (Colocasia esculenta) have …

240) COMESA countries upgrade laboratory diagnostic capacity to manage Fusarium TR4

Vienna, 26 April 2024. Member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region have taken a …