NAST seminar highlights urgent need for collaborative efforts to tackle biological invasions in Nepal While various threats have been discussed, recent focus has shifted to plant species, which are increasingly recognized as potential national security threats. Nepal 12 Jan, 2025
Locusts that recently entered the country split up KATHMANDU, JULY 14 The locusts that recently entered the country via Dang have divided into smaller groups and travelled to other districts. As per Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre (PQPMC), the locusts that entered via Dang on... 15 Jul, 2020
Two new groups of locusts enter via Dang KATHMANDU, JULY 12 To add to the fears of the farmers two new groups of locusts have entered Nepal today. As per the Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre (PQPMC) two new groups of locusts were seen in Dang district this morning. As... 13 Jul, 2020
Nepal at high risk of yet another locust invasion, five large swarms expected to fly in KATHMANDU: Nepal could possibly be swarmed by locusts yet again as a large swarm is seen moving northward from Rajasthan of India, warned Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre. Five swarms of locusts are currently spaced out at 400... Travel 10 Jul, 2020
PQPMC writes to ministry seeking delegation of responsibilities Kathmandu, July 29 The Plant Quarantine and Pesticides Management Centre (PQPMC) has requested the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) to separate the working areas among PQPMC, Department of Food Technology and Quality Control... 30 Jul, 2019