Detection of a Dangerous Citrus Pest in Israel

Dear Member,

In the letter sent to our Chamber by TOBB, the letter dated 29.01.2022 and numbered 375 received from the Presidency: in the referenced letter, a copy of which is presented below, with reference to the statement made by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on 26 January 2022, it has been announced that the "greening" disease, which damages citrus orchards, has been observed in Israel, and it is stated that the insects causing the said disease are estimated to have spread throughout the country.

The letter further requests that the said disease be brought to the attention of the relevant institutions/organizations, since TIR trucks carrying products to Israel transport goods from Mersin, the citrus basin of our country, to points in Israel where citrus is known to be cultivated.

1. In the statement made by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on 26 January, it is reported in summary that the "greening" disease, which is known to be transmitted by vector insects or infected grafting scions, cannot be prevented by agricultural spraying and has caused citrus orchards to be completely uprooted in regions such as Florida, has also been detected in Israel.

The statement reports that the insects causing the disease were first detected in the Emek Hefer basin between Tel Aviv and Haifa, but that the pests are estimated to have spread throughout the country.

2. In view of the possibility of an increase in our trade with Israel in the citrus field, and since TIR trucks carrying our export products to Israel depart from Mersin, the citrus basin of our country, and carry goods to points in Israel where citrus is known to be cultivated, it is considered beneficial to bring the matter to the attention of our relevant institutions and organizations.

Respectfully submitted. 

 

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Date Added :2022-02-10 01:21:00