Chile: They call to report the presence of a nematode that affects the production of strawberries in the Los Lagos Region

Published Oct 4, 2022

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The Ministry of Agriculture in Chile has declared an agricultural emergency due to the discovery of the strawberry quarantine nematode, Aphelenchoides fragariae, in the south central zone. The disease has been confirmed on three farms in the Los Lagos Region, and efforts are being made to contain it with increased phytosanitary surveillance and the use of 13 pesticides. Producers are urged to report any symptoms and to only purchase plants from certified nurseries. The Ministry has allocated $1,935 million to cover the costs of this situation and will provide support to nearly 2,000 strawberry producers.

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Los Lagos Region, October 03, 2022.- Three months ago, the Ministry of Agriculture warned about the presence in Chile of the strawberry quarantine nematode, Aphelenchoides fragariae, which was confirmed by the laboratories of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG). ), giving way to a declaration of agricultural emergency to contain this disease -which was detected in the south central zone- and, in this way, expedite phytosanitary surveillance in the strawberry production zone, which included the Los Lakes. After knowing the results of the first samplings, the Seremi of Agriculture, Tania Salas, reported that the presence of the disease was confirmed in three farms in the region, two in the Río Negro commune and one in Llanquihue, and the number is estimated. could increase as more farms are sampled. “The services of the Ministry of Agriculture are working, from the outset, to establish a series of sanitary measures to minimize the impact and spread of the pest. We call on ...

Source: CLportalagro