Detail

Bilateral/Multilateral

Oilseeds, oils and meals

Xylella fastidiosa

01/08/2019

Other

Pesticide regulation

FAO supported preventive measures in Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia to mitigate the potential threat of the xylella fastidiosa disease. Applying modern detection technologies, countries received assistance in testing imported planting materials in a more accurate, economical and simplified way. Furthermore, industry stakeholders received training on improved surveillance, diagnosis and management practices, while local authorities were provided with support regarding phytosanitary legislation, port inspection rules and the formulation of contingency plans.

In order to mitigate the potential threat of xylella fastidiosa (the disease associated with the olive tree quick decline syndrome) to countries across the Mediterranean, FAO is supporting preventive measures in Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. So far, the disease has not been reported in North Africa and the Near East. Applying modern detection technologies, FAO is assisting countries to test imported planting materials – the main pathway for the introduction of the bacteria – in a more accurate, economic and simplified way. The organization also organized a series of training sessions for stakeholders on surveillance, diagnosis and management practices relating to the disease. Furthermore, FAO is assisting at-risk countries in updating their phytosanitary legislation and strengthening phytosanitary measures at ports of entry to prevent the disease’s spread through trade. FAO also provides training in the design of contingency plans, in case any detection of the disease occurs.