3401) Commission observes a moment of silence for disaster victims

On 14 March 2011, the sixth session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures commenced at FAO Headquarters in Rome. Mr. …

3402) Huanglongbing (HLB) se detecta en Costa Rica

Desde el año 2007 en Costa Rica se formó por Decreto Presidencial La Comisión Técnica para la Prevención y Combate …

3403) EU continues to provide support to developing country participation

CPM participantsThe International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), hosted by FAO, aims to facilitate trade in agricultural products while preventing the …

3404) Reporting the occurence of Papaya Mealybug

The pest was found in sections of one parish,a survey is currently being done to ascertain the spread of the …

3405) Detection of Hypothenemus hampei (Coffee Berry Borer) in Kona, Hawaii

For full report, please visit the NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System (www.pestalert.org).

3406) First Report of the presence of Red Palm Mite

This is the first reported presence of this pest in Barbados and identification was confirmed by Dr. Ron Ochoa of …

3407) IPPC strategizing for the next 10 years

SPTA discussionsPlant pests threaten agriculture and rural communities, food security, plant biodiversity and natural habitats and ecosystems around the world. …

3408) Confirmation of chestnut blight in north-east Victoria

Infected properties have been quarantined and north-east Victoria is a declared quarantine zone to restrict the movement of chestnut planting …

3409) Postponement of the Expert Meeting on Resource Mobilization

The IPPC Secretariat has postponed the Expert Meeting on Resource Mobilization from 27th September to 1st of October after consultation …

3410) COPE to respond to phytosanitary needs in Eastern Africa

Group photo - COPE Project Management Committee