<p>Philippines’ NPPO, the Plant Quarantine Service (PQS) of the Bureau of Plant Industry, organized a training workshop on the use of the International Plant Protection Portal (IPP) in Quezon City, Philippines, from 14-15 March 2013. The Philippines' Plant Protection Profile was also discussed and reviewed at this workshop in order to update the information in light of the upcoming APPPC meeting in September 2013. The workshop was attended by 51 participants. The exemplary initiative help increase the information exchange capacity of the NPPO.</p>
Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission (APPPC) in collaboration with the Government of Thailand organized a Regional Training Workshop on Biological Control from 25 February-2 March 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop was organized in line with the work plan of APPPC Standing Committee on IPM for enhancement of regional collaboration on biological control matters. It not only provided the participants with updated information and Thailand’s practical experience in BC, but also provided an opportunity to review concepts and principles of BC, share experiences in each participating country as well as to discuss opportunities and challenges for production and sustainable application of BCA in the context of IPM strategies. Meanwhile participants discussed best options for better access and application of BC by IPM farmers, which includes the techniques on mass rearing in the laboratory and releases under field conditions with follow-up field monitoring and evaluation of their effectiveness as well as development of the training capacity among IPM facilitators in identifying specific BCA (parasitoids, predators and microbial) for management of specific. It is expected that the regional network of information exchange and collaboration for promotion of biological control be established by inclusion of all participants who may start to provide update development, issues and challenges to the APPPC website.
Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission (APPPC) in collaboration with the Government of Thailand organized a Regional Training Workshop on Biological Control from 25 February-2 March 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop was organized in line with the work plan of APPPC Standing Committee on IPM for enhancement of regional collaboration on biological control matters. It not only provided the participants with updated information and Thailand’s practical experience in BC, but also provided an opportunity to review concepts and principles of BC, share experiences in each participating country as well as to discuss opportunities and challenges for production and sustainable application of BCA in the context of IPM strategies. Meanwhile participants discussed best options for better access and application of BC by IPM farmers, which includes the techniques on mass rearing in the laboratory and releases under field conditions with follow-up field monitoring and evaluation of their effectiveness as well as development of the training capacity among IPM facilitators in identifying specific BCA (parasitoids, predators and microbial) for management of specific. It is expected that the regional network of information exchange and collaboration for promotion of biological control be established by inclusion of all participants who may start to provide update development, issues and challenges to the APPPC website.
<p>Biosecurity is a key requirement for achieving the goals set out in the FAO Strategic Framework by promoting, developing and re-enforcing policy and regulatory frameworks for food, agriculture, fisheries, and forestry for managing risks associated with food and agriculture including relevant environment. The apple snail (Pomacea spp.) has become a serious pest of rice in the Asia and Pacific Region in the past few years. There is need for providing extensive technical assistance in improvement of capacity in effective management of this pest. Prevention and reduction of risks of transboundary threats to food production, health and the environment is one of focus areas of FAO to shares its experience, expertise and knowledge to achieve results and impact on the ground. The Regional Workshop on Spread Prevention and Control of Apple Snail (Pomacea Spp.) in Rice , was therefore held during 3-7 December 2012 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Participants and observers from seven (7) countries attended the workshop. They were able to share their experiences and to gain expertise in this field from the experts. The workshop programme discussed the biology and ecology of the pest Pomacea spp. and its control strategies. The workshop presented the various methods to control Pomacea spp. i.e. physical control, cultural control, biological molluscicides, habitat modification, and chemical control. The regional action plan of GAS has also been discussed as a guideline in the implementation and enforcement to prevent spread and control of GAS. The workshop has developed action plan (Research, Capacity Building, Awareness Progamme/Communication/Information exchange) and management strategies to mitigate infestation, and drafted national awareness program and control measures and collating all reference materials of Pomacea spp. in participating countries. Activities suggested in the Awareness Programme should be given priority and implemented immediately in each country. Participants are expected to become the core trainers and experts on apple snails in their own countries, in addition, they are to convey information to the higher management level to give more emphasis in apple snail activities, to prepare draft training materials and action plan for the control of apple snails in the region, and to review and update on the reference materials.</p>
<p>Biosecurity is a key requirement for achieving the goals set out in the FAO Strategic Framework by promoting, developing and re-enforcing policy and regulatory frameworks for food, agriculture, fisheries, and forestry for managing risks associated with food and agriculture including relevant environment. The apple snail (Pomacea spp.) has become a serious pest of rice in the Asia and Pacific Region in the past few years. There is need for providing extensive technical assistance in improvement of capacity in effective management of this pest. Prevention and reduction of risks of transboundary threats to food production, health and the environment is one of focus areas of FAO to shares its experience, expertise and knowledge to achieve results and impact on the ground. The Regional Workshop on Spread Prevention and Control of Apple Snail (Pomacea Spp.) in Rice , was therefore held during 3-7 December 2012 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Participants and observers from seven (7) countries attended the workshop. They were able to share their experiences and to gain expertise in this field from the experts. The workshop programme discussed the biology and ecology of the pest Pomacea spp. and its control strategies. The workshop presented the various methods to control Pomacea spp. i.e. physical control, cultural control, biological molluscicides, habitat modification, and chemical control. The regional action plan of GAS has also been discussed as a guideline in the implementation and enforcement to prevent spread and control of GAS. The workshop has developed action plan (Research, Capacity Building, Awareness Progamme/Communication/Information exchange) and management strategies to mitigate infestation, and drafted national awareness program and control measures and collating all reference materials of Pomacea spp. in participating countries. Activities suggested in the Awareness Programme should be given priority and implemented immediately in each country. Participants are expected to become the core trainers and experts on apple snails in their own countries, in addition, they are to convey information to the higher management level to give more emphasis in apple snail activities, to prepare draft training materials and action plan for the control of apple snails in the region, and to review and update on the reference materials.</p>
<p>The risk reduction of pesticides and reduction of highly toxic pesticides for promotion of food safety and sustainable development of crop production through implementation of the code of conduct on distribution and use of pesticides and relevant international treaties is one of FAO's main working areas. The improvement of regulatory pesticide management is a key context of the code of conduct. The workshop on enhancement of regional collaboration in regulatory management of pesticides was held from 26-30 November 2012 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.</p>
<p>The risk reduction of pesticides and reduction of highly toxic pesticides for promotion of food safety and sustainable development of crop production through implementation of the code of conduct on distribution and use of pesticides and relevant international treaties is one of FAO's main working areas. The improvement of regulatory pesticide management is a key context of the code of conduct. The workshop on enhancement of regional collaboration in regulatory management of pesticides was held from 26-30 November 2012 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.</p>
