551) Safe trade facilitation of plants and plant products by harmonized phytosanitary measures in commodities standards

Key elements of the International Plant Protection Convention’s (IPPC’s) work is to safeguard agriculture and facilitate safe trade. It is …

552) Eradication of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental fruit fly) in the Addo area, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Bactrocera dorsalis specimens were detected in Methyl Eugenol (ME) baited traps in the Addo area of the Eastern Cape Province …

553) Now available: English versions of ISPMs and CPM Recommendation adopted by CPM-18

The Standards Setting Unit of the IPPC Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the four International …

554) A Key Step Moving towards Preparation for CPM-12 in Republic of Korea

It was decided that the CPM 12 will be held from 5-11 April 2017 in Incheon, Republic of Korea. This …

555) The Glorious History and Great Achievements of the IPPC in 65 Years

Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the IPPC

556) A Reception on Celebration of the IPPC 65th Anniversary Held in FAO Headquarters

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) was established in 1952, and this year is 65th anniversary of the IPPC. On …

557) Core Activities / Implementation & Capacity Development / EC: Supporting the Implementation of the IPPC / EC Support to the IPPC Strategic Framework

Support to the IPPC Strategic Framework: Commodity and pathways standards, Pest Outbreak Alert and Response Systems and e-Phyto (GCP/GLO/040/EC)

558) Xanthomonas citri subsp citri (Citrus canker) in Northern Territory

In April 2018, Citrus canker was detected in two retail nurseries on species of West Indian lime in Darwin, Northern …

559) Xanthomonas citri subsp citri (citrus canker) – 2018 detection update

In April 2018, Xanthomonas citri subsp citri (citrus canker) was detected in the Northern Territory and Western Australia on potted …

560) First detection of Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) in Torres Strait

Suspect fall armyworm was detected in pest specific traps on the islands of Saibai and Erub in Torres Strait in …