Desert Locust Bulletin No. 561 - June 2025

06/2025

Promoting climate-smart agriculture and agricultural biodiversity for enhancing the adaptive capacity of vulnerable rural communities in Upper and Lower Egypt

05/2025

"Promoting climate smart agriculture and agricultural biodiversity for enhancing the adaptive capacity of vulnerable rural communities in Upper and Lower Egypt" is a project that aims at helping the poor and vulnerable rural populations in Egypt’s Old and New Lands adapt to climate change by implementing nature-based and climate-resilient techniques.

Field survey guidance for Rhynchophorus ferrugineus

05/2025

This field survey guidance provides easy-to-follow guidelines for technical personnel of national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) to survey Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, a key pest commonly known as red palm weevil. This field survey guidance provides a protocol to aid in the monitoring, detection, sample collection and identification of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, ensuring effective phytosanitary decision-making to manage the pest risk and protect trade in plants and plant products.

World Bee Day 2025 - Get involved - Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all

05/2025

Bees and other pollinators are essential for sustainable agriculture and ecological balance, enabling the production of over 75% of global crops, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Their role enhances not only the quantity but also the quality and diversity of our food. Yet, they face growing threats from habitat loss, unsustainable farming, and climate change.

Assessing and advancing phytosanitary capabilities in Eastern and Southern Africa A pathway to resilient agriculture

05/2025

Plant pests pose significant threats to agricultural production, food security, and economic stability in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region, with annual crop losses estimated at 30–60 percent.