3811) International Conference on 'Fall Armyworm Research-for-Development - Status and Priorities for Africa

The International Conference on “Fall Armyworm Research-for-Development – Status and Priorities for Africa” was held at the African Union Commission …

3812) Report of Black Sigatoka disease in bananas in Tobago

Black Sigatoka disease was discovered in Trinidad in 2003 but was not detected in Tobago in a survey in 2005. …

3813) Attributions de la Direction de la Protection des Végétaux et du Conditionnement (DPVC)

Attributions de la Direction de la Protection des Végétaux et du Conditionnement (DPVC) suivant Arrêté Nº2006-035/MAHRH/SG/DGPV portant attributions et organisation …

3814) 2006 Regional Workshops on draft ISPMs

The IPPC Secretariat is in the process of organizing 7 regional workshops to discuss the draft International Standards for Phytosanitary …

3815) New Hebrides Coconut mite (Colomerus novahebridensis) present in Darwin, Northern Territory

The Northern Territory reported that the mite (Colomerus novahebridensis Kiefer) was detected in the Darwin Botanic Gardens on 19 May …

3816) Model Phytosanitary Certificate for Re-Export

This new model of the certificate is in use since 1 January 2006. Since 31 December 2005 the previous model …

3817) Draft diagnostic protocols for Striga spp. is under DP notification period

The Standard Committee (SC) approved the following draft diagnostic protocol (DP) for the DP notification period: Striga spp. (2008-009).

3818) Call for case studies for the IPPC Guide on Pest Free Areas

The Intentional Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat has recently launched a call for case studies - with relevant pictures - …

3819) Announcements of the Implementation and Capacity Development activities

The third edition of the IPPC Procedure manual for implementation and capacity development has been published online. The publication provides …

3820) Government of Japan's support strengthens activities of the IPPC Secretariat programme on Capacity Development

The government of Japan’s provision of funds to the IPPC has enhanced its capability for targeted support for improving the …