5441) The Regulation of The Minister of Agriculture No. 44/Permentan/OT.140/3/2014 Regarding Entry Exit Point of Quarantine Pest

The Regulation of The Minister of Agriculture No

5442) The Law of Ukraine: Concerning the Quarantine of Plants

Recent changes to the Law of Ukraine "Concerning the Quarantine of Plants" were made December 8, 2015.

5443) First detection of Tuta absoluta in South Africa

Traps were set alongside the border with Mozambique in the Mpumalanga province. Tuta absoluta was detected in five of those …

5444) A new leave miner pest on table grapes in South Africa

Reference: van Nieukerken.E & Geertsema.H. 2015. A New Leafminer on Grapevine and Rhoicissus (Vitaceae) in South Africa within an expanded …

5445) Seeking feedback from non-governmental stakeholders

At the request of the Seventh Session of the Interim Commission on Phytosanitary Measures in April 2005, FAO is undertaking …

5446) Scientists gear up to battle invasive species

A research programme to tackle invasive species that kill plants and sicken animals is getting under way at the United …

5447) Most nations lack ability to deal with invasive species

Most countries in the world have little capacity to deal effectively with invasive species, a study suggests. The spread of …

5448) 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. …

5449) Scientific session at CPM-6 to examine approaches for addressing pest risks associated with grains and wood

GrainsEach year, the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures holds a “scientific session” to consider emerging issues, such as new technologies or …

5450) Darna trima on palm trees (Thrinax parviflora)

In February 2005, during follow-up inspections after import, palm trees of the species Thrinax parviflora were found infested with Darna …