The Organization for Plant Protection in the Middle East (NEPPO), a regional intergovernmental organization encourages cooperation, within the framework of the International Convention on Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in particular its Article IX establishing regional organizations in the protection of plants. It is a platform for member countries to develop and implement a regional strategy and standards for the protection of plants. Since its entry into force January 9, 2009, 11 countries participate actively. Three countries signed the Agreement but have not yet ratified
The red palm weevil is a major transboundary pest affecting date palms worldwide. The weevil is causing devastating damage to more than 40 palm species worldwide including economically important palm species e.g. date palms, coconut and ornamental palms, affecting production, the environment and the livelihoods of millions of farmers. The annual losses in date palms […]
Read more »The red palm weevil is a major transboundary pest affecting date palms worldwide. The weevil is causing devastating damage to more than 40 palm species worldwide including economically important palm species e.g. date palms, coconut and ornamental palms, affecting production, the environment and the livelihoods of millions of farmers. The annual losses in date palms […]
Read more »Citrus Black Spot disease (CBS), caused by the fungus Phyllosticta citricarpa, is a serious citrus disease that can cause significant production losses and difficulties in accessing new markets. The disease occurs in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Ghana, Mozambique, Philippines, South Africa, Saharan Africa, Taiwan, the United States and Uruguay. In 2019, the disease was declared […]
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