4281) The IPPC Secretariat welcomes Benin Singapore and Tajikistan as new contracting parties of the Convention

Flags of Benin, Singapore and Tajikistan

4282) Cassava in south-east Asia under threat from witches*** broom disease

Climate change menacing yet another food crop by fuelling explosion in pests and diseases that are attacking cassava plants: http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2016/apr/15/cassava-south-east-asia-under-threat-witches-broom-disease-climate-change

4283) Core Activities / Governance & Strategies / The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) / CPM Special Topic or Scientific Sessions / 2016 - Sea Containers

A Special Topics Session on Sea Containers was held on Thursday 7 April 2016 afternoon during the eleventh session of …

4284) DRAFT DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 RELEASED FOR COMMENT

Public consultation has commenced on new draft determinations under Australia’s Biosecurity Act 2015.

4285) 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 …

4286) Eradication of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) from Western Australia

Following detection of PCN in Western Australia in 1986, eradication action was undertaken.

4287) Resources / Multimedia / Videos

IPPC videos are available on the FAO YouTube channel under the International Plant Protection (IPPC) playlist.

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Annexes of Plant Quarantine Regulation

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Annexes of Plant Quarantine Regulation

4290) Entry_into_force_1 1 2016_Annexes

Annexes of Plant Quarantine Regulation