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Plant protection profiles from Asia-Pacific countries

Year of publication 2007

Pages 306

Author Agriculture Group

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title RAP Publication

Series number 1020-6221|1014-2789|18194591|0428-9560

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The development of information technologies has truly changed our lives and the way we conduct business. In particular, the Internet has made it possible for us to access a wealth of information at a speed that was unimaginable even a few years ago. Providing access to information is an important instrument in the development of agriculture. For example, FAO maintains about 35 databases, some of which also publish their own specific country profiles such as for livestock, fishe ries, forestry, land and water use, pastures, food security, biotechnology, food safety, and animal and plant health. However, there is no database or country profiles for plant protection. There exists the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP) for country phytosanitary information, but the unstructured format of the posted information makes it difficult to compile and compare the information in a systematic manner. No unified source of information exists for other plant pro tection areas such as pest and pesticide management, or the control of pest outbreaks. Recognizing the importance of efficient and transparent exchange of critical information as a means to improve regional cooperation and development, the Asia and Pacific Plant Protection Commission began work on compiling member country plant protection profiles. The end product is this publication which is unique in this region and perhaps in the world, and may help formulate better strategies and policies for pest and pesticide management, provide early warning of dangerous trends and assist in regional harmonization and cooperation.

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