Desert Locust bulletin No. 563 - August 2025 - General Situation during August 2025 - Forecast until mid-October 2025

08/2025

Field survey guidance for Spodoptera frugiperda

07/2025

This field survey guidance document provides a protocol for technical personnel of national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) to monitor, detect, collect samples, and identify the fall armyworm pest, Spodoptera frugiperda. The guidance, which includes visuals and trap recommendations, is designed to support effective phytosanitary decision-making and protect trade.

International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management - Guidance on data requirements for the registration of pesticides

07/2025

This FAO-WHO guidance document provides a roadmap for governments and stakeholders to safely phase out hazardous pesticides. It offers practical tools and real-world examples to help countries, especially low- and middle-income nations, manage the legal and social challenges of pesticide withdrawal. The guide promotes transparency, enforcement, and the use of safer alternatives, making it a key resource for anyone involved in pesticide regulation, public health, or sustainable development.

International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management – Guidance on options for reducing risk when phasing out pesticides

07/2025

This FAO-WHO guidance document provides a roadmap for governments and stakeholders to safely phase out hazardous pesticides. It offers practical tools and real-world examples to help countries, especially low- and middle-income nations, manage the legal and social challenges of pesticide withdrawal. The guide promotes transparency, enforcement, and the use of safer alternatives, making it a key resource for anyone involved in pesticide regulation, public health, or sustainable development.

Report of the First FAO Technical Workshop on the Implementation of One Country One Priority Product Initiative for Demonstration Countries - Sanya, China 15–18 July 2024

07/2025

The One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative was officially launched globally by Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 7 September 2021. It aims to enhance the sustainability of value chains of the Special Agricultural Products (SAPs).