Plant protection profiles
from
Asia-Pacific countries
(2007-2008)

2nd edition

RAP PUBLICATION 2009/12

Asia and Pacific Plant Protection Commission

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific





Download :
Part I (638 KB) Part II (625 KB) Part III (788 KB)
Part IV (1 MB) Part V (891 KB) Part VI (142 KB)

The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers, whether or not these have been patented, does not imply that these have been endorsed or recommended by FAO in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned.

All rights reserved. Reproduction and dissemination of material in this information product for educational or other non-commercial purposes are authorized without any prior written permission from the copyright holders provided the source is fully acknowledged. Reproduction of material in this information product for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited without written permission of the copyright holders. Applications for such permission should be addressed to: Chief, Electronic Publishing Policy and Support Branch, Communication Division FAO, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Rome, Italy or by e-mail to: [email protected]



© FAO 2009
ISBN 978-92-5-106336-1




For copies please write to:
Piao Yongfan
FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Maliwan Mansion, 39 Phra Atit Road
Bangkok 10200
THAILAND
Tel: (+66) 2 697 4268
Fax: (+66) 2 697 4445
E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

One of the key objectives of the Asia and Pacific Plant Protection Commission (APPPC) is to promote information exchange among its members and other countries in the region. The Commission recognizes the importance of efficient and transparent exchange of critical information as a means to improve regional cooperation and development. The first edition of plant protection profiles which was published in March 2007 has played an instrumental role in promoting such exchange. The profiles provide key information in an organized and structured manner so that it can be easily understood and updated. Before the publication of the profiles, there was no database or country profiles for plant protection. Although there was some country phytosanitary information available on the International Phytosanitary Portal, it focused on certain areas of phytosanitary measures. There was no unified source of information for other plant protection areas such as pest and pesticide management, or the control of pest outbreaks. This second edition includes not only updated information for each country but also more profiles with contributions from 19 member countries of APPPC as well as another country from the region, namely Japan. It is hoped that the country plant protection profiles will not only help policy-makers formulate more effective strategies and policies for pest and pesticide management, but also assist in regional harmonization and closer cooperation among the countries in this region.