Mexico: Sader reaffirms commitment to Central America and the Caribbean in pest dispersal

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development stated that no effort will be spared to support the Central American and Caribbean nations that fight African swine fever (ASF) and the giant African snail Mexico City, November 2, 2021.— The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) stated that no effort will be spared to support the Central American and Caribbean nations that fight African swine fever (ASF) and the giant African snail , in order to avoid its dispersion to other territories in the region. An important achievement for the region has been to stay free of the Khapra beetle, considered the most devastating pest of grains and seeds, highlighted the National Service for Agri-food Health, Safety and Quality (Senasica). In the framework of the 68th anniversary of the Regional Day of Agricultural Health, the Sader reaffirmed its commitment with the Central American and Caribbean countries, to work together in the control and eradication of devastating pests and ...