South Korea mulls measures for Chilean blueberry shipments

Published Sep 4, 2024

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A delegation from South Korea's Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) visited Chile to evaluate the phytosanitary measures in place for blueberry exports. Inspector Nam Jessie Hwa Yeun, accompanied by officials from Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), inspected blueberry farms in the Coquimbo and Valparaíso regions and reviewed the National Trapping System of the National Lobesia botrana Program. The mission also included a tour of the SAG's Lo Aguirre Entomology Laboratory. The visit concluded with a meeting where Inspector Nam commended SAG's efficiency and dedication to fulfilling export requirements.

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A mission from South Korea's Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) was in Chile to assess the implementation of agreed measures for the export of blueberries to their country. Inspector Nam Jessie Hwa Yeun, together with officials from the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), visited blueberry farms in Ovalle, Coquimbo region, as well as in Quillota and Nogales, in the Valparaíso region, to verify compliance with established phytosanitary standards. During the visit, the operation of the National Trapping System of the National Lobesia botrana Program was reviewed, an essential requirement for the export of blueberries to Korea. In addition, the mission included a visit to the SAG's Lo Aguirre Entomology Laboratory. Efficiency in management The supervision ended ...

Source: Portaldelcampo