2971) South Sudan: the 181th contracting party to the IPPC

The IPPC Secretariat welcomes South Sudan as the 181st contracting party to the IPPC and looks forward to working with …

2972) Urgent actions to protect against khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium)

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has implemented urgent actions to address the risk of khapra beetle (Trogoderma …

2973) Vacancy Announcement: Programme Officer IPPC National Reporting Obligations Support)

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an international treaty whose mission is to secure common and effective actions to …

2974) Market Access: A Guide for NPPOs

Italy , October 2013 - The IPPC Secretariat launches a manual on Market Access: a guide to phytosanitary issues for …

2975) Detection of Phyllosticta cavendishii in Northern Territory

Freckle disease is an economically important disease of banana in many countries. The pathogen causes freckle spots on infested leaves …

2976) Celebration of 25 Years of Cooperation and Coordination among Regional Plant Protection Organizations!

Uruguay, August 2013- The 25th Technical Consultation among Regional Plant Protection Organizations was held in Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay, from …

2977) Phytophthora lateralis in Chamaecyparis found in 2005

During routine surveillance in 2005, an infestation of Phytophthora lateralis in Chamaecyparis plants was found at a nursery where ornamental …

2978) European Food Safety Authority announces two public consultations for pest risk assessment

EFSA’s Panel on Plant Health has launched an open consultation on its scientific opinion on the risk to plant health …

2979) Detection of Striga asiatica near Mackay, mid east coast, Queensland

Symptoms in host plants include stunting, chlorosis, and wilting. Seedlings are not visible above ground, but white succulent shoots can …

2980) IPPC meets with the World Customs Organization

On July 3, 2013 the IPPC Secretariat met with the World Customs Organization (WCO) for an exploratory meeting to raise …