81) IPPC paves the way for "next generation" plant health standards

Rome, 30 May 2025. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) recently convened an internal NSP seminar on "The Next Generation …

82) New IPPC publication: Phytosanitary systems and agricultural development: modelling the impact of phytosanitary capacity evaluations in Africa

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of a new publication:  Phytosanitary Systems and Agricultural Development: Modelling the …

83) Asian Citrus Psyllid

The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae), is the principal vector of the citrus greening bacterium ‘Candidatus …

84) International Day of Plant Health 2025: Celebrating the vital role of plants in One Health

San Salvador, 12 May 2025. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection …

85) Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science: New course to boost capacity development for phytosanitary excellence

11 February 2025, Rome. Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, the International Plant …

86) Draft standards on banana and fresh taro approved for stakeholder consultation

Rome, 28 July 2025. Two draft standards in the trade of banana (Musa spp.) and fresh taro (Colocasia esculenta) have …

87) Shifting from IPPC Observatory to InFARM for surveys on antimicrobial use and microbial resistance in plants

The IPPC Secretariat is proud to announce a significant step forward for One Health and enhanced collaboration within FAO. Surveys …

88) Enrico Perotti appointed as new Secretary of the International Plant Protection Convention

Rome, 15 October 2025. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has appointed Dr. Enrico Perotti as …

89) Events / Webinars, Workshops and Symposia / IPPC Webinar Series: Climate Change and Phytosanitary Issues | 1-2 October 2025 | 14:00–16:00 CET (Rome time)

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90) Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean Fruit Fly): APHIS Expands the Santa Clara Quarantine in California (OPR-46)

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