331) IPPC Observatory re-launches survey on Antimicrobial Use (AMU)

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to invite IPPC official contact points (OCPs) to complete the IPPC …

332) Dialogue strengthens on plant pest risks to food and humanitarian aid

Rome, 07June 2024. In the sphere of humanitarian aid, providing food and other essentials for communities in crisis is a …

333) New IPPC Observatory Study to explore global phytosanitary impact of e-commerce

E-commerce, or online trading of goods, has significantly increased over the past decade, presenting escalating challenges to phytosanitary systems globally. …

334) EUPHRESCO video contest on plant health 2025 now open

EUPHRESCO III network and partners are pleased to launch the fourth edition of the video contest ‘Plant Health TV - …

335) Zimbabwe concludes evaluation of national phytosanitary system, starts developing strategy to enhance plant health

Harare, 16 February 2024. The Plant Quarantine Services Institute (PQSI) of Zimbabwe and other national stakeholders, including the Ministry of …

336) 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 …

337) SPOTLIGHT: Leaving the old, embracing the new: Uganda’s success with ePhyto

Agriculture is the lifeblood of Uganda’s economy. Seven in 10 Ugandans are employed in agriculture. Agriculture is responsible for 24 …

338) Call for phytosanitary technical resources on Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4)

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is calling for:

339) Anoplophora glabripennis (Asian Longhorned Beetle): APHIS Removes the Town of Holden in Worcester County, Massachusetts from the Quarantined Area

For full report, please visit the NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System (https://www.pestalerts.org).

340) SPOTLIGHT: Engagement and partnerships could help reduce pest risk associated with sea containers and their cargoes

Brisbane, 17 July 2023. In a highly globalized world, safe and uninterrupted trade is paramount for food security and economic …