Professionals come together to tackle the whitefly problem

Professionals come together to tackle the whitefly problem

A recent webinar organised by COLEAD as part of the FFM+ programme brought together over 140 participants from professional organisations, companies, competent authorities, support structures, projects and international institutions.

The presentation and subsequent discussions covered :

• EU phytosanitary regulations and specific requirements for importing fruit and vegetables into the EU.
• The impact of whitefly interceptions on exports and supply chains.
• The tools and resources available from COLEAD to strengthen whitefly control.

The session held in French, was enriched by the testimony of Mr Gilbert Mpati, President of the Association of Processors and Exporters of Togo, who presented a practical case illustrating the successes achieved in his country.

The webinar was organised by the Technical Assistance and Research and Innovation Brokerage departments as part of the Fit For Market + programme.

Our next technical webinar will focus on false codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta). We will keep you informed of the date and time of this new session.

This activity is supported by the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, implemented by COLEAD within the Framework of Development Cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union. This publication receives financial support from the European Union and the OACPS. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union or the OACPS.