Tocantins State in Brazil Promotes Phytosanitary Course for Fruit Growing Sector

Strategic Insights -

Agricultural Defense Agency (Adapec) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) are launching a course on phytosanitary challenges and strategies for Tocantins, aiming to strengthen the fruit growing sector in the state. The event will take place from Wednesday, 29th, to Friday, 31st, at the Tocantins Institute of Pension Management (Igeprev) auditorium in Palmas. The course will feature speakers from Mapa, the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock (Seagro), and Agricultural Defense Agencies of Amazonas and Bahia.

Key Takeaways:

  • The course aims to strengthen fruit growing in Tocantins by addressing phytosanitary challenges and strategies.
  • Speakers from Mapa, Seagro, and Agricultural Defense Agencies of Amazonas and Bahia will share their expertise on topics such as phytosanitary emergencies, citrus phytosanitary programs, and low carbon agriculture.
  • The course will focus on specific topics relevant to fruit farming in Tocantins, including quarantine pests, risk mitigation systems, and plant transit.
  • The audience consists of agricultural defense inspectors (agricultural engineers) from Adapec who work in plant health in various regions of Tocantins.
  • The course is part of a broader initiative to enhance the state's fruit growing sector and promote sustainable agriculture practices.

Statistics:

  • The course will be held from Wednesday, 29th, to Friday, 31st.
  • The event will take place at the auditorium of the Tocantins Institute of Pension Management (Igeprev) in Palmas.
  • The course will feature speakers from Mapa, Seagro, and Agricultural Defense Agencies of Amazonas and Bahia.
  • Theaudience consists of agricultural defense inspectors from Adapec in Tocantins.

Sources:

  • https://www.to.gov.br/noticias/adapec-promove-curso-sobre-desafios-e-estrategias-fitossanitarias-para-fortalecer-a-fruticultura-do-tocantins/6ldziae8c54u