Hot Water Treatment of Wood Packaging Materials: Procedure, Benefits, Limitations and IPPC Guidelines
Wood packaging materials (WPM) are important part of international trade. This materials covers various products including pallets, crates, boxes, dunnage, cable drums, and wooden blocks, are widely used in carrying agricultural products around the world. As bearer of commodities, it can be great source of transmission pests from one country to another country. Untreated wood […]
The Role of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) in Ensuring Safe Agricultural Trade
International agricultural trade has become a cornerstone of global food security, economic development, and rural livelihoods. Every year, billions of dollars’ worth of agricultural commodities—including fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, timber, and ornamental plants—are traded across international borders. While this trade creates opportunities for economic growth and food availability, it also increases the risk of introducing […]
The Three Sisters of WTO-SPS: The Science Behind Safe Agricultural Trade
International trade in agricultural commodities is essential for ensuring food security, supporting economic growth, and providing consumers with access to diverse food products throughout the year. Every day, millions of tonnes of agricultural products—including fruits, vegetables, grains, livestock, meat, dairy products, seeds, and ornamental plants—cross international borders. While this trade generates enormous economic benefits, it […]
WTO SPS Measures: Balancing Food Safety, Plant Health and Trade Facilitation
International agricultural trade plays a crucial role in ensuring global food security, economic development, and access to diverse agricultural products. However, the movement of plants, animals, and food products across borders also increases the risk of spreading pests, diseases, and contaminants that can threaten human, animal, and plant health. To address these challenges, the World […]
Turning PPP Buzzwords into Action: Highlights from the 6th APAARI PPP CoP Session
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are often described as a “game changer” for agriculture – but how do we move beyond buzzwords to create real, lasting impact? The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) has been hosting a Community of Practice (CoP) on PPPs to tackle exactly this question. The CoP is a growing platform where […]
Accurate diagnosis for ensuring healthy plants
Plant diagnostics is the process of determining the cause of a plant problem in order to determine the root cause of the problem and provide recommendations for promptly and accurately managing the problem. Accurate diagnosis entails: i) a review of the farm’s overall condition, including environmental conditions and the history of farm management practices; ii) […]
