The technicians from the Brazilian Plant Health Department continue their assessment of Argentina’s apple, pear, and quince export program, under a risk mitigation system for the codling moth (Cydia pomonella) plague, after the neighbouring country decided to suspend imports of these fruits.
According to the information provided by the Institute of public health and agricultural quality from Mendoza (ISCAMEN), the audit process will continue this week in the provinces of Patagonia, Argentina.
According to the news agency, Noticias Argentinas, the Brazilian specialists stayed in the Province of Mendoza for three days, where, accompanied by technicians from the SENASA and ISCAMEN, they assessed productive areas in Oasis Norte and the Uco Valley.
According to ISCAMEN, the technicians also checked most of the packing sheds ready for trade with Brazil, as well as the reliability of the traceability system for documents and for in the field.
The ISCAMEN stated that they expected the results of the audit would be ready by the end of April, "for the purpose of establishing a bilateral meeting between the both countries in order to unlock the trade of Argentine pears and apples to Brazil, which is still interrupted."
Source: IPROFESIONAL