3221) Detection of Xylosandrus crassiculus (Granulate ambrosia beetle) in Queensland

X. crassiusculatus is probably native to tropical and subtropical Asia and is now considered one of the most abundant and …

3222) Detection of Cowpea mild mottle virus (Carlavirus) in Queensland

Cowpea mild mottle virus is known to cause severe distortion, twisting and discolouration of the pods as well as mosaic/mottling …

3223) About / Core Activities / Standard setting / Approved specifications

Specifications serve as a term of reference for the Expert Drafting Group (EDG) (i.e. expert working group (EWG) or TP) …

3224) Another great achievement: The reorganized suite of fruit fly standards are now available in English on the IPP!

ISPMs 26, 30, 35 and 37 have successfully been reorganized to reflect the decisions of CPM-13 (2018). This reorganization made …

3225) Thailand receives FAO Edouard Saouma Award for its international recognition in containing spread of Cassava Pink Mealybug

Thailand receives FAO Edouard Saouma Award for its international recognition in containing spread of Cassava Pink Mealybug in Greater Mekong …

3226) The compiled comments from the first and second round of consultations on draft ISPMs and CPM Recommendation are now posted!

Compiled comments for the first and second consultations on draft ISPMs have now been posted on the IPP at this …

3227) Finalisation of measures for the importation of fresh corm taro (Colocasia esculenta)

Biosecurity Australia Advice 2011/20 - Importation of fresh taro corms from all countries This Biosecurity Australia Advice advises stakeholders of …

3228) Release of the ‘Final review of policy: Importation of potato (Solanum tuberosum) propagative material into Australia

DAFF has been working to improve the speed with which imports can be achieved to provide industry with access to …

3229) Fire ants could become Australia***s worst pest experts warn

Red fire ants could wreak more damage in Australia than feral rabbits, cane toads and foxes combined, experts have warned …

3230) Work Area / Expert Working Groups Work Area / EWGs 2018

EWG planned for 2018