The Republic Phytosanitary Inspection Service, as part of its regular inspection of shipments in foreign trade, has prohibited the import of seed potatoes totaling 18,750 kilos due to the presence of a harmful organism. During the inspection of one shipment, samples were taken for laboratory analysis. Based on the test report, the presence of a harmful organism, the causative agent of dry rot of tubers, was confirmed. Consequently, the phytosanitary inspector issued a decision prohibiting the import of the contested shipment and ordered its return to the sender.

Given the start of the sowing season, inspectors place special emphasis on the quality inspection of agricultural plant seeds, planting material, fertilizers, and other agricultural production materials during foreign trade inspections, as these are basic preconditions for achieving high-quality yields.

Considering the measures taken by the Republic of Srpska Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management to encourage agricultural production and support domestic producers, the objective of the phytosanitary inspection is to strengthen support for domestic agricultural production through its activities.