Under regular inspection of shipments in foreign trade, the Republic Phytosanitary Inspection Service banned import of a shipment of seed potatoes in the amount of 6.250 tons originating from the Netherlands, due to presence of a quarantine harmful organism.
During the inspection of the shipment from the import, samples were taken for laboratory analysis. The test results showed the presence of the “Meloidogyne chitwoodi” harmful organism. The Decision of a phytosanitary inspector was banned from import the shipment in question ordered it to be returned to the sender.
Considering the fact that the planting season is staring the inspectors during controls of foreign trade give special attention to the quality of seeds of agricultural plants, seedlings, fertilizers and other agricultural processed materials, which is the main precondition for achieving high and quality yield.
Bearing in mind the measures that the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Srpska is taking aimed at incentivising agricultural production and providing support to domestic producers and processors, the Republic Phytosanitary Inspection Service with its activities also aims to provide strong support to domestic production with its activities.
