4661) IPPC faces critical financial situation in 2011

The IPPC is currently facing a budget crisis. The 2011 budget estimates (USD) required to operate a similar work programme …

4662) New Zealand funding to support upcoming meeting on e-certification

Row of computersThe issuance of phytosanitary certificates is one of the key responsibilities of National Plant Protection Organizations. In 2009, …

4663) Second detection of Bactrocera invadens in South Africa

On 21 May 2010 one possible exotic fruit fly specimen was detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited fruit fly trap …

4664) Detection of Panicum mosaic virus in New South Wales

The virus was probably introduced in vegetative planting material (stolons) of buffalo grass from North America.

4665) First detection of Bactrocera invadens in South Africa

On 5 May 2010 two possible exotic fruit fly specimens were detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited fruit fly trap …

4666) Update on Myrtle Rust in Australia

Myrtle rust was first detected in Australia on the Central Coast of New South Wales in April 2010. Observations on …

4667) 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 …

4668) Update on branched broomrape in South Australia - move to offical control

Branched broomrape is a parasitic weed of a wide range of broadleaf crops internationally. Broomrapes are root parasites that extract …

4669) Koster’s curse in Julatten, Queensland

Koster’s curse is a quick-growing invasive plant that has the ability to form dense thickets, smothering native vegetation and causing …

4670) Detection of mango malformation disorder in Queensland, Australia

The affected property has been placed under quarantine pending completion of diagnostic testing. Tracing of movement of plant material from …