2591) The 2016 winners of the IPPC photo contest 'The Shocking Impacts of Pests'

The winner of the 2016 IPPC Photo Contest “The Shocking Impacts of Pests” is Tyler Fox, from the United States …

2592) 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

2593) IPPC Coverage of Aquatic Plants

At the 9th Session of CPM, the Recommendation CPM-9/2014/1 covering "IPPC Coverage of Aquatic Plants" was adopted: https://www.ippc.int/core-activities/governance/cpm-recommendations/ippc-aquatic-plants. The International …

2594) Draft diagnostic protocols DPs) under DP notification period

Two draft diagnostic protocols (DPs) are currently under the DP notification period:

2595) Description of NPPO

The Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) is the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of Zambia and contact point for …

2596) IPPC and World Bank Seek to Increase Collaboration

On November 18, 2016, the IPPC Secretariat welcomed Mr. William John Gain, Global Program Manager for the Trade Logistics Advisory …

2597) COST RECOVERY DRAFT REGULATIONS UNDER THE BIOSECURITY ACT 2015 RELEASED FOR PUBLIC CONSIDERATION

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

2598) NEW DRAFT BIOSECURITY REGULATIONS OUT FOR COMMENT

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

2599) Suspension of Olea spp. nursery stock imports

Following reports of Xylella fastidiosa affecting olives in Europe, the Department of Agriculture has suspended any further imports of Olea …

2600) Protocol for biological control agents

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources conducts assessments for release of invertebrate or plant pathogenic biological control agents (which …