FAO RAP PROGRAM/ACTIVITIES IN RELATION TO QUARANTINE OF BANANA TR4 DISEASE REGION

Yusof OthmanPlant Protection ConsultantFAO RAP, Bangkok

FAO RAP PROGRAM/ACTIVITIES IN RELATION TO QUARANTINE OF BANANA TR4 DISEASE IN THE

PRESENTATION OUTLINE� Introduction� History of Foc TR4 infestation on � FAO’s strategic objectives related to the management of

Foc TR4� FAO Intervention on TR4 Globally

Region� Emergency Prevention System (EMPRES)� International Consultation Meeting on Banana disease� Quarantine measures in Preventing Foc TR4 � Proposed actions

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

infestation on banana in Asia Pacificstrategic objectives related to the management of

TR4 Globally including Asia Pacific

Prevention System (EMPRES)International Consultation Meeting on Banana diseaseQuarantine measures in Preventing Foc TR4

NTRODUCTIONFusarium wilt (Panama disease) most destructive pest of banana Disease is soil borne and viable in the soil for decade No chemical eradication measure availableRace TR1 severely decimating in Latin America in 1900’s

Switching to Cavendish in 1960 that resistance to TR1 save the banana international trading from collapsing

Fusarium wilt (Panama disease) most

Disease is soil borne and viable in the soil

No chemical eradication measure

Race TR1 severely decimating Gros Michel

Switching to Cavendish in 1960 that resistance to TR1 save the banana international trading from

NTRODUCTION

Discovery of Race TR4 20 years ago in SEA have currently affect Cavendish and many other local variety

TR4 spreading records and severe damage to Cavendish caused concern of the pest outbreak and potential wipeout of banana industry

Cavendish constitute 50% of the world banana production and 25% cultivated by smallholders

Asia is the largest producer and 2nd exporter of banana

Discovery of Race TR4 20 years ago in SEA have currently affect Cavendish and many other local

TR4 spreading records and severe damage to Cavendish caused concern of the pest outbreak and

Cavendish constitute 50% of the world banana production and 25% cultivated by smallholders

exporter of

Infested Red, High Risk O

COUNTRIES INFESTED AND POTENTIALLY BEEN INFECTED WITH TR4

Orange and Risk Green.

COUNTRIES INFESTED AND POTENTIALLY BEEN INFECTED WITH TR4

HISTORY OF FOC TR4 INFESTATION ON BANANA IN ASIA PACIFIC

Australia 1876 Foc was first reported

Foc TR4 on Cavendish

First observed in Taiwan in 1960

Malaysia and Indonesia severe damage report in 1990

Australia 1997

China 1998

Philippines in 2004,

HISTORY OF FOC TR4 INFESTATION ON BANANA IN ASIA PACIFIC

FAO’S STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES RELATED TO THE MANAGEMNT OF FOC TR4

� SO 2: Intensified agriculture productivity � SO 5: Increase resilience of livelihoods to threats & crises

Vision: A world Free from hunger and malnutrition

FAO’S STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES RELATED TO THE MANAGEMNT OF FOC TR4

Intensified agriculture productivity and sustainablelivelihoods to threats & crises

Vision: A world Free from hunger and malnutrition

FAO INTERVENTION ON TR4GLOBALLY INCLUDING ASIA PACIFIC REGION

Advocacy:News releasesPest Fact sheetEvents in Rome/Region (IPPC, APPPC)

Consultations and dialogue:WBF task force meetingsAfrican Consortium on FocTR4 Events in Philippines (INREF, BAPNETInternational Consultation in Rome

Awareness raising in regions:

INTERVENTION ON TR4GLOBALLY INCLUDING ASIA PACIFIC REGION

Rome/Region (IPPC, APPPC)

in Philippines (INREF, BAPNET)International Consultation in Rome

World Banana Forum

WG1: Sustainable Production Systems and Environmental Impactü Promoting dialogue & collaborationü Joint global efforts to prevent the spread in

Latin America and the Caribbeanü Awareness raising and events

International Plant Protection Conventionü International standards and regulatory supportü Pest risk analysisü Capacity building, Preventionü APPPC – humancapacity b

infrastructure

: Sustainable Production Systems and

dialogue & collaborationglobal efforts to prevent the spread in

Latin America and the Caribbeanraising and events

Plant Protection Conventionstandards and regulatory support

Preventionbuilding & upgrading

EMERGENCY PREVENTION SYSTEM (EMPRES)

Emergency prevention support to countries in agriculture and food related areas

Food Chain Crisis Management FrameworkPlant Protection: Transboundary plant pests and Monitoring, surveillance and early warningPreparedness and planningRapid response

SYSTEM (EMPRES)

Emergency prevention support to countries in agriculture and food related

FrameworkProtection: Transboundary plant pests and diseases Prevention

, surveillance and early warning

EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO

Awareness Raising

EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO MOZAMBIQUE ON FOC TR4

Capacity Building

EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO MOZAMBIQUE ON FOC TR4

SurveillanceTraining

MOZAMBIQUE ON FOC TR4

Training

National Strategy on Control and Containment

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTATION ON BANANA 19-20 DECEMBER 2014, ROME

CONSULTATION ON BANANA DECEMBER 2014, ROME

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTATION

� Discussed status, challenges and prospects regarding management and prevention of banana diseases in different regions

� Provided guidance for FAO`s engagement� Recommended on the development

implementation of a global programme A policy, technical guide and a draft programme was developed

CONSULTATION

Discussed status, challenges and prospects regarding management and prevention of

in different regionsguidance for FAO`s engagement

Recommended on the development and programme -

guide and a draft

GLOBAL PROGRAMME ON PREVENTION DISEASE OF BANANA 2015

GOALContribute to global food security and improvement of livelihood resilience and sustainable production

OBJECTIVESEnhance sustainable banana production by minimizing the risks and impacts of Fusarium wilt disease

OUTCOMESImproved prevention of spread into regionsImproved preparedness and integrated Enhanced International synergy and

PREVENTION OF FUSARIUM WILT (FOC) BANANA 2015-2018

GOALto global food security and improvement of livelihood

sustainable production OBJECTIVES

sustainable banana production by minimizing the risks and

OUTCOMESinto banana-growing countries and

preparedness and integrated management at field level International synergy and collaboration

OUTPUT 1 : Policies and strategies improved and awareness levelenhanced at all levels for improved prevention

1.1. Advocacy and awareness-raising among decision makers and farmer community

1.2. Strengthen national crop and disease management strategies and plans

1.3. Support coordination among stakeholders through participatory processes for development and implementation of contingency

and strategies improved and awareness levelprevention

raising among decision community

. Strengthen national crop and disease management

1.3. Support coordination among stakeholders through participatory processes for development and implementation of contingency

OUTPUT 2 : Surveillance, early detection and monitoring approaches and systems improved

2.1 Provide policy and technical support for national and regional surveillance and monitoring

2.2 Strengthening national and regional disease surveillance and diagnostic capacities

2.3 Conduct national and regional surveys for Foc TR4 in affected countries and high

, early detection and monitoring approaches and systems improved

policy and technical support for national and regional surveillance and monitoring mechanisms

national and regional disease surveillance

national and regional surveys for Foc TR4 in affected countries and high-risk areas

OUTPUT 3 : RISKS ASSESSED, AND PLANT HEALTH-RELATED LEGISLATION AND PHYTOSANITARY PRACTICES

3.1 Map the distribution and assess the potential impact of Fusarium wilt disease to global banana

3.2 Assess the status of national phytosanitary legislation and identify needs for improvement

3.3 Improve and introduce legislation for the movement of disease-free planting materials

3.4 Support government efforts to implement effective plant health legislation and phytosanitary standards

ASSESSED, AND PLANT RELATED LEGISLATION AND

Map the distribution and assess the potential impact of Fusarium wilt disease to global banana productionAssess the status of national phytosanitary legislation and identify needs for improvementImprove and introduce legislation for the movement of

free planting materialsSupport government efforts to implement effective plant health legislation and phytosanitary standards

OUTPUT 4: CAPACITIES STRENGTHENED FOR IMPROVED PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION

4.1 Support national authorities to develop, implement and sustain practices that prevent introduction of Foc TR4 onto

4.2 Strengthen human resources capacity of national institutions in disease prevention and management

4.3 Introduce Foc TR4 training programmes for farmers and farm workers in prevention and management of

4.4 Strengthening of infrastructure of national institutions in Surveillance, prevention and management

STRENGTHENED FOR IMPROVED PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION

national authorities to develop, implement and sustain practices that prevent introduction of Foc TR4 onto farms

human resources capacity of national institutions in management

Foc TR4 training programmes for farmers and farm workers in prevention and management of Foc,

of infrastructure of national institutions in disease , prevention and management

OUTPUT 5: INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IMPROVED AND IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE DISEASE

IMPACT AND PATHOGEN SPREAD

5.1 Identify, select and disseminate Foc TR4varieties

5.2 Promote the use of Foc TR4-resistant bananas in collaboration with national programmes through seed campaigns and field demonstrations

5.3 Promote integrated disease management practices to prevent spread and limit damage caused by Foc TR4 to banana plantations

MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IMPROVED AND IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE DISEASE

IMPACT AND PATHOGEN SPREAD

, select and disseminate Foc TR4-resistant banana

resistant bananas in collaboration with national programmes through seed campaigns and field

integrated disease management practices to prevent spread and limit damage caused by Foc TR4 to banana

OUTPUT 6: REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL INTERACTION, COLLABORATION AND SHARING ENHANCED

6.1. Organize national and regional conferences, technical workshops and meetings

6.2. Promote international collaboration and networking to manage Foc TR4 globally

6.3. Support technical field studies and consultations for management of Foc TR4 at field level

6.4. Facilitate knowledge sharing and dissemination

AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION

Organize national and regional conferences, technical workshops

Promote international collaboration and networking to manage

Support technical field studies and consultations for management

Facilitate knowledge sharing and dissemination

QUARANTINE MEASURES IN PREVENTING TR4

Pre Border � Revise import condition for pathways of TR4� Import from accredited supplier

Border� Document inspection� Product physical inspection� Refuse entry or treatment

Post Border� Post entry screening� Detection, Delimiting and Monitoring surveillance� Containment and control programme

QUARANTINE MEASURES IN PREVENTING TR4

Revise import condition for pathways of TR4

Detection, Delimiting and Monitoring surveillanceContainment and control programme

PROPOSED ACTIONS

Implement awareness programmes to all levels in infested and potential high risk countries of Asia Pacific;

Conduct appropriate risk assessment and surveillance systems

mplementation of farm sanitation measures, such as disinfection, to prevent the spread of the disease through agricultural practices, irrigation and drainage systems, transportation, vehicles, containers, tools, or farm visitors;

Execute preventive measures, including the use of diseaseprevention of movement of infested soil and infected planting materials into and out of farms;

apacity building in National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPO) in policy development, extension and research, including the use of rapid and accurate diagnostic tools;

raining of officers, producers, farmers and farm workers and management under field conditions, and appropriate instructions to visitors

PROPOSED ACTIONS

Implement awareness programmes to all levels in infested and potential high risk countries of

assessment and surveillance systems;

measures, such as disinfection, to prevent the spread of the disease through agricultural practices, irrigation and drainage systems, transportation, vehicles,

measures, including the use of disease-free planting materials, and prevention of movement of infested soil and infected planting materials into and out of farms;

building in National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPO) in policy development, extension and research, including the use of rapid and accurate diagnostic tools; and

farm workers in disease identification, prevention and management under field conditions, and appropriate instructions to visitors

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