Slide background
Slide background Safeguarding Plant Resources through Regional Collaboration
Slide background Keep TR4 out of our region Protect our banana industry

The Caribbean Plant Health Directors Forum

A collaboration of National Plant Health Services Regional and International Organizations, Government entities, Universities and Reference Laboratories with the common purpose of safeguarding the plant resources of the greater Caribbean Region (GCR) from the threat of quarantine pest; improving plant health through the control and management of existing pests; and expanding production and trade of agricultural commodities; in order to increase food security, protect the unique environment and enhance the quality of life and economic wellbeing of the people of the countries and territories of the Greater Caribbean Region.

Safeguarding Plant Resources

Safeguard our agriculture and nutrition do NOT bring in undeclared agricultural planting material or soil.

Improving Plant Health

Monitor for signs and symptoms of pest/diseases

Protecting Agriculture

Report any suspected signs and symptoms to your Ministry or Department of Agriculture.

WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE CPHD FORUM SOCIAL MEDIA

CPHD FORUM SUCCESS TO DATE

The CPHD Forum, in it's 10+ years of existence has achieved numerous successes and contributed greatly to the plant health and protection sector in the Caribbean region. Here are just a few of CPHD Forum's notable achievements...

Upcoming Events

PRIORITY PEST THREATS

The threat of pest and diseases is real and has the potential to seriously damage our agriculture and food supply. These are some of the priority pests that can affect agriculture and cause a significant economic impact.

Learn about our Technical Working Groups and Sub-Committees

The CPHD comprises of Technical Working Groups and Sub-Committees:

Fruit Fly Technical Working Group

To safeguard the Caribbean from threats and /or the impacts of introduction, economic damage, and spread of tephritid fruit flies through investigation/ research and the provision of advice and training on all matters related to tephritid fruit flies.

Mollusc Technical Working Group

To safeguard the Caribbean from threats and /or the impacts of introduction, economic damage, and spread of plant pests through investigation, research and the provision of advice on all matters related to Molluscs Pest.

Palm Pest Technical Working Group

The general objective of this working group is to safeguard the Caribbean from threats and/or the impacts of introduction, economic damage and spread of pests of palms through scientific investigation/research and the provision of advice on all matters related to pests of palms.

Emergency Preparedness Technical Working Group

To safeguard the Greater Caribbean from threats and/or the impacts from the introduction, establishment, and spread of plant pests by developing an emergency preparedness, response and recovery plan and mechanism for implementation to manage and mitigate pest outbreaks.

Safeguarding Technical Working Group

To assist in providing technical and policy recommendations to the Caribbean Plant Health Directors (CPHD) Forum towards safeguarding the Caribbean economies (and such sectors as agriculture, tourism and the environment) from the impact of introduction, establishment and spread of plant pests.

Musa Technical Working Group

Description coming soon!


Communications Technical Working Group

To focus on all publications related to the Caribbean Plant Health Directors Forum.

Caribbean Pest Diagnostic Network

Caribbean Pest Diagnostic Network (CPDN) database provides a collaboration and communication tool for plant inspectors, scouts, consultants, extension personnel and diagnosticians to share information on plant pests.

Regional Pests Lists

Description coming soon!

Latest News

Latest News

View All
Article: FAO and partners working on safeguarding Caribbean Bananas

Bananas play a vital role in the economies of numerous Caribbean nations, offering essential income for smallholder farmers and greatly contributing to export revenues. However, the threat of fusarium wilt, especially the Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) strain, presents a pressing challenge that these countries must address through urgent, collaborative efforts. With support from the […]

Enhancing Regional Preparedness for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) through Farmer Field School Approaches – St. Lucia (September 2024)

The CPHD, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Rural Development of St. Lucia, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS), is currently (September 2024) hosting its inaugural Training of Trainers (ToT) and […]

CPHD Forum Featured on Radio program

The CPHD Forum was privileged to collaborate with the Information Division of the Office of the Prime Minister, Communications, to produce a series of radio programs leading up to the CPHD Forum’s annual meeting held in Trinidad and Tobago from the August 26th – 30th 2024.   Agri Is We Episode 8 – CPHD Forum   Agri […]

The CPHD Forum hosts IDPH2024 virtual event “Regional Priority Pest and the Concept Of Plant Health in One Health”

The CPHD Forum hosts a special virtual event for its membership, on Wednesday 15th May 2024, titled “Regional Priority Pest and the Concept Of Plant Health in One Health”, in commemoration of the International Day of Plant Health 2024! 🌍🌱 Plant health professionals and technicians from the CPHD Forum’s membership countries come together for an […]

Regional Musaceae Priority Diseases – Diagnostics and Surveillance Workshop – April 2024

The Regional Musaceae Priority Diseases – Diagnostics and Surveillance Workshop was held from the 15th April 2024 to 19th April 2024 at UWI Mona Jamaica Campus and featured a wealth of presentations relating to Diagnostics and Surveillance of diseases of Musaceae. The objectives of the workshop were: Education and Awareness: Disseminate knowledge about Moko, TR4, BBTV […]

CPHD ANNUAL MEETING
Trinidad and Tobago, 2024

The CPHD Forum is the Technical Committee to the Caribbean RPPO – Caribbean Agriculture Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA) on agriculture and plant health issues and is comprised of 32 Member Countries and Partner Organizations. The Caribbean Plant Health Directors (CPHD) Forum convened the 17th session of the annual meetings from the 26th-30th August 2024.

Read More