661) Pest status of Phthorimaea absoluta in Thailand

The Department of Agriculture (DOA), as the NPPO of Thailand, has received a report confirming the presence of the tomato …

662) SPOTLIGHT: How IPPC-led phytosanitary capacity evaluation strengthens countries’ ability to handle plant pests

For centuries, plant pests have been among the biggest threats to sustainable crop production, agricultural productivity, food security and livelihoods …

663) Commission / Consultations / Current expert consultation on draft DPs (ECDP)

Expert Consultation on draft diagnostic protocol - currently open Experts worldwide are invited to submit comments on one draft diagnostic …

664) Check out the new Systems Approach webpage

Rome, 4 November 2021. The Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has developed several webpages that bring together …

665) Now available: E-commerce: A guide to managing the pest risk posed by goods ordered online and distributed through postal and courier pathways

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to announce the publication of a new IPPC guide, E-commerce: A …

666) ePhyto Industry Advisory Group held eighth virtual meeting with New Zealand and Australia

Rome, 28 September 2022. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) held the eighth of a series of ePhyto industry workshops, …

667) NEW DRAFT BIOSECURITY REGULATIONS OUT FOR COMMENT

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

668) Anastrepha ludens (Mexican Fruit Fly): APHIS Expands and Consolidates Quarantine Areas in Texas

For full report, please visit the NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System (https://www.pestalerts.org).

669) Press release: IPPC, FAO hold an annual regional workshop with Near East and North Africa member countries

Tunis, August 1-4, 2022. The annual regional workshop among member countries of the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region …

670) World’s first International Plant Health Conference to set global agenda on biosecurity and address challenges in plant health

International leaders and experts will discuss how to tackle key challenges facing plant health Pests and diseases pose mounting threat …