3551) Regional workshops on draft ISPMs support participation in the standards setting process

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) are recognized as the basis for implementing phytosanitary measures applied by Members of the …

3552) Detection of Hypothenemus hampei (Coffee Berry Borer) in Kona, Hawaii

For full report, please visit the NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System (www.pestalert.org).

3553) First Report of the presence of Red Palm Mite

This is the first reported presence of this pest in Barbados and identification was confirmed by Dr. Ron Ochoa of …

3554) Confirmation of chestnut blight in north-east Victoria

Infected properties have been quarantined and north-east Victoria is a declared quarantine zone to restrict the movement of chestnut planting …

3555) Postponement of the Expert Meeting on Resource Mobilization

The IPPC Secretariat has postponed the Expert Meeting on Resource Mobilization from 27th September to 1st of October after consultation …

3556) Occurrence of Banana Bunchy Top Disease on banana and plantain in Cameroon

surveys were carried out in major banana and plantain producing areas in Caeroon in 2008. Banana Bunchy Top Diseases caused …

3557) COPE to respond to phytosanitary needs in Eastern Africa

Group photo - COPE Project Management Committee

3558) New Zealand supports working group on Minimizing pest movement by sea containers

Loading sea containersA donation of USD 50,000 from New Zealand's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) will finance an expert …

3559) First report of Fusarium udum

This is the first reported presence of this pathogen in Barbados and was confirmed by CABI on April 16, 2010.

3560) Traffic and Parking Restrictions in Rome for Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March 2010

The Italian authorities have informed FAO that on Saturday 20th March there will be some traffic and parking restrictions in …