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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 29/09/2026
📅 Save the date! From 29 September to 1 October 2027, EFSA will bring together scientific experts, policy makers and the wider food safety community to mark 25 years of independent science and to launch the EFSA Strategy 2034. 🌐 link.europa.eu/yKDcDG Stay tuned for more! #EFSAConference2027
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 25/09/2026
The best travel souvenirs? The ones in your camera roll 📸 Plants, seeds and fruit can carry hidden pests & diseases across borders. This #WorldTourismDay, leave plants where they grow and share the message with your fellow travellers. www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l #PlantHealth4Life
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🌱 Today we discussed the Xylella fastidiosa Pest Risk Assessment Scientific Opinion. Great to have EFSA Chief Scientist Carlos Gonçalo das Neves (@cgdasneves.bsky.social) with us, highlighting the vital role of plant health in One Health. 🌍🌿@efsa.europa.eu
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
✂️ Will “molecular scissors” transform food production? 🎙️ In the latest #ScienceOnTheMenu, EFSA expert Tommaso Raffaello explains gene editing, new genomic techniques and what they could mean for food and farming in Europe. 🎧 Listen now: link.europa.eu/3jBYNX #GeneEditing #FoodFuture
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 11/09/2026
Aromia bungii - EU priority pest attacking cherry, plum and peach trees. Signs: frass at the trunk base, round exit holes in bark. Already present in Europe. September is the best time to spot it - after fruiting, before leaf fall. 🔗 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/pr... #PlantHealth4Life
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 08/09/2026
🫒 𝘟𝘺𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢: 10 years from the outbreak that changed our approach to plant health. Where do we stand? One of Europe's most serious plant health threats, 𝘟𝘺𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢 affects olive trees & many other plant species. 🔗 Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nq6... #Xylella #PlantHealth
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Xylella fastidiosa
Xylella fastidiosa is a vector-transmitted bacterial plant pathogen associated with serious diseases in a wide range of plants.
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The role of @efsa.europa.eu being an EU agency covering all domains of #OneHealth is crucial. We shared our experience and could learn a lot from others at #WOHC2026. Let's keep the momentum and prepare to next steps @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
#OneHealth Champion Award just received by @cgdasneves.bsky.social from @efsa.europa.eu at the closing cerimony of @wohcongress.bsky.social Amazing conclusion! #WOHC2026
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 10/03/2026
🌐New | One Health Newsletter Discover how EU agencies tackle human, animal, plant and ecosystem health challenges. Research, joint initiatives & events—all in 1️⃣ newsletter. ✍️ Check it out & sign up: link.europa.eu/jTTnT7 #OneHealth | @ecdc.europa.eu @ema.europa.eu @echa.europa.eu @eea.europa.eu
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
And here connected poster! @wohcongress.bsky.social #OneHealth
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Important to be signed! #OneHealth #CallToAction @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#PlantHealth remains a major absentee from the #OneHealth discourse at #WOHC2026. We urgently need to do something for it: more action both from the plant health domain itself but also from the other domains. @wohcongress.bsky.social @fao.org
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Incredibly energetic workshop just started! Very high expectations frim it! neoh.network #NEOH Core Competencies of #OneHealth Now at #WOHC2026 @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Grateful to share @efsa.europa.eu #HorizonScanning activity for #PlantHealth at #WOHC2026 #EIOS #preparedness #PlantPests @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
From climate data to operational actions: interesting discussion ongoing at #WOHC2026 first morning session #OneHealth #ClimateChange @prezode.bsky.social @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
@spietikainen.bsky.social from @europarl.europa.eu and Elisabetta Rinaldi from @ec.europa.eu sharing reflections about inter agencies cooperation for #OneHealth "structured cooperation among agencies is not optional" now at #WOHC2026 @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
#NowHappening at at #WOHC2026 "Structuring One Health cooperation among EU Agencies" Ana Belen VIDAL GALLEGO from @ema.europa.eu "the main challenge is not anymore convincing people about the importance of #OneHealth but about the fact that solutions work" 🌳🐖🧫🦟🧑‍🌾🐕🌻 @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
#NowOngoing at #WOHC2026 Ole Heuer from @ecdc.europa.eu about the EU cross-agency #OneHealth taskforce and its joint statement ➡️ www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even... did you know that from this year the taskforce also have a newsletter? 👉 link.europa.eu/RRFxTn 🌳🐖🧫🦟🧑‍🌾🐕🌻 @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Now at #WOHC2026 "Structuring One Health cooperation among EU Agencies" @sbronzwaer.bsky.social from @efsa.europa.eu about EU Cross-agency #OneHealth Task Force annual meeting (Warsaw, 17–18/11/2025) www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even... see also doi.org/10.1016/j.on... @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Pilar AGUAR FERNÁNDEZ from @ec.europa.eu identify in Data, Awareness, Climate Change the three pillars necessary to achieve #OneHealth in the EU now at @wohcongress.bsky.social #WOHC2026
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
#HappeningNow: Ludovico Sepe from #EOHA www.onehealthassoc.eu presenting #PEITHO (Platform for European Interdisciplinary, Transdisciplinary, Holistic One Health) at #WOHC2026 @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
#NowOngoing at #WOHC2026 the plenary session "#OneHealth Governance: where does the EU stand?" "to reduce fragmentation [...] we need to converge in the way we work, in building competences, in the way we communicate, particularly to the people" @cgdasneves.bsky.social @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
#NowOngoing at #WOHC2026 the plenary session "#OneHealth Governance: where does the EU stand?" "many scientists study linkages among humans, animals and environment but few analyse the benefits of these connections" Jakob ZINSSTAG 👉 globalohc.org/minisite/9WO... @wohcongress.bsky.social 🌱🦇🌡️💧
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World One Health Congress @wohcongress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🔴 Live #WOHC2026 Partner session @globalaffairs.canada.ca ➡️ @isaacbogoch.bsky.social 💬: "#OneHealth is incomplete if it assumes that every public health event is biological or natural." #Health & #Security: "We need to involve security sector rather than later." #Biosecurity #Biohealththreats
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
#NowOngoing at #WOHC2026 the session "#FoodSystems, Agriculture and #PlantHealth" chaired by Junxia Song from @fao.org and @cgdasneves.bsky.social from @efsa.europa.eu with a great set of speakers... 👀look at the event programme here ➡️ globalohc.org/minisite/9WO... @wohcongress.bsky.social 🌱🦇🌡️💧
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Very proud to bring to this amazing congress also #PlantHealth voice, with a presentation on our #EIOS community for #HorizonScanning about emerging plant threats. Congratulations to @cgdasneves.bsky.social for his inspiring keynote at the plenary opening @efsa.europa.eu @wohcongress.bsky.social
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🌱 How do you prepare a transparent, reproducible and scientifically robust pest list? Join EFSA's webinar on Pest List Preparation to learn about principles, methodologies, information sources and more. 📅 29 Sep 2026 (14:00-15:00 CET) 📝 Register by 21 Sept 2026 🔗 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/we...
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 04/08/2026
📊 Have you had a chance to explore our data on pesticide residues in food? Our interactive tool brings together results from EU monitoring, national checks and import controls. Take a look: ➡️ link.europa.eu/WNM6GQ #FoodSafety #Pesticides #EUData
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Habitats Directive is not red tape: it is one of Europe's greatest environmental achievements. Today is the last day for providing comments within the public consultation launched by the European Commission bit.ly/4fGpK04
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 03/08/2026
The discussions continue beyond the conference. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝑿𝒚𝒍𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒔𝒂. Recordings, presentations and abstract book are now available on the conference webpage: 🔗 link.europa.eu/Gqvcxj #Xylella #PlantHealth
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5th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa: science drives progress towards sustainable management
The 5th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa concluded today in Mola di Bari, Italy, confirming that research on one of the world's most damaging plant pathogens has reached a new level of maturi...
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 28/07/2026
Change starts with sharing. Sharing useful information backed by data is really valuable. But sharing responsible gardening tips with your friends or neighbours? That’s how plant pests actually get stopped. 🔗www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/res...
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 21/07/2026
Two beetles. Both hitchhiking on clothing, luggage and vehicles. Popillia japonica: already detected in few EU countries. Agrilus planipennis: just detected in the EU for the first time. Check before you leave: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/tra... #PlantHealth4Life
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 16/07/2026
🧪 Concerned about the combined effects of multiple pesticides? Our experts have been assessing the impact of pesticide mixtures on human health for several years. So far, our assessments have not identified health risks at levels below EU limits. 🔗 Learn more: link.europa.eu/gwQ8Qc #Pesticides
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 08/07/2026
🚀 Ready to lead the future of food safety in Europe? We're recruiting two Heads of Risk Assessment Departments to shape scientific excellence across food, feed, plants, animals and pesticides. ⬇️ Learn more and apply: link.europa.eu/C3DMBM ⏰24 Aug 2026 #EUCareers #FoodSafety
Promotional graphic for an EFSA job vacancy. The left side has a teal background with the text: “Join us as our Head of Risk Assessment Department” and “Plants | Animals | Biological Hazards | Pesticides.” A banner reads “Apply by 24 Aug 2026.” The right side shows a large agricultural field with rows of green crops stretching into the distance and a tractor working in the field. The EFSA logo and hashtag #EFSACareers appear at the bottom.Promotional graphic for an EFSA job vacancy. On the left, a teal background displays the text: “Join us as our Head of Risk Assessment Department II” and “Food | Feed Products,” with a call to action reading “Apply by 24 Aug 2026.” On the right, a close-up photograph shows dairy cattle feeding from a trough filled with feed pellets. The hashtag #EFSACareers and the EFSA logo appear at the bottom.
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 15/07/2026
🌱Could we grow food without pesticides? Why are they used, what risks do they pose, & what alternatives are emerging? In the latest #ScienceOnTheMenu🎙️, EFSA expert Tobin Robinson explores the science behind one of agriculture's biggest debates. 🎧 Listen now: link.europa.eu/v9ttrB #Pesticides
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Update on Xylella spp. host plants (Jul–Dec 2025) 27 new hosts incl. Fragaria x ananassa, Punica granatum Now: • 471 confirmed species (category A) from 213 different plant genera/ or 72 different botanical families • 880 tolerance/resistance records Full report: bit.ly/4oR4jO6 #EFSA #Xylella
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 26/06/2026
🌿 Field visit in Salento: 5th European Conference on #Xylella fastidiosa ended in the olive groves where it began. Honoured by the presence of Helen Mirren, passionate ambassador of the charity Save the Olives. New resistant varieties, regenerated landscapes, recovery on the ground. #PlantHealth
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
@efsa.europa.eu 5th Xylella fastidiosa conference is live: shorturl.at/4QtPd Follow online the chairs from all 8 session sharing the key takeaways from sessions they chaired highlting the end of the 5th Xylella fastidiosa conference
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Follow online shorturl.at/4QtPd Biagio Di Terlizzi(Director,CIHEAM Bari) Salvatore Infantino(Head of Regional Plant Health Service,Puglia Region,IT)& Francesco Di Serio(IPSP CNR,IT) introducing the 5th Xylella fastidiosa conference side events: Round Table of Phtosanitary services and field visits.
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
@efsa.europa.eu 5th Xylella fastidiosa conference closing Session continues with Michele Librandi from Copa- Cogeca (BE) addressing the ‘Feedback from stakeholders: European farmers and European Agri-Ecooperatives association Copa-Cogeca’
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
@efsa.europa.eu 5th conference of Xylella fastidiosa Closing Session is live and ongoing shorturl.at/4QtPd Follow online Josep M. Pagès from the European Nurserystock Association (ENA) (BE) giving a presentation about the ‘Feedback from stakeholders: European Nurserystock Association (ENA)’
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
@efsa.europa.eu Closing Session of the 5th Xylella fastidiosa continues with Matteo Crotta from the European Food Safety Authority giving a talk about ‘Updating the pest risk assessment of Xylella fastidiosa for the EU territory: achievements and next steps’
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
@efsa.europa.eu 5th Xylella fastidiosa conference closing Session presentations are ongoing. Follow online Sarah Brunel from FAO IPPC giving a presentation about ‘Enhancing Global Plant Health Preparedness for Xylella fastidiosa and Emerging Pests: IPPC Tools in Action’ shorturl.at/4QtPd
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The 5th Xylella fastidiosa conference is coming to an end Follow us live shorturl.at/4QtPd for the closing Session opened by the talk of Karin Nienstedt from the European Commission, Directorate-General for Health & Food Safety giving a talk about ‘Regulatory status of Xylella fastidiosa in the EU’
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
@efsa.europa.eu 5th Xylella fastidiosa conference is live: shorturl.at/4QtPd Session 8: Pierce’s disease of grapevines chaired by Boris Vinatzer from Virginia Tech (US) and Claude Bragard from UC Louvain (BE) Follow the pitch talks and the discussion.
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
5th Xylella fastidiosa conference @efsa.europa.eu Session 8 live shorturl.at/4QtPd and is ongoing with a talk about ‘Climate-driven risk assessment of Xylella fastidiosa diseases: mechanistic modelling across scales’ by Alex Giménez Romero from CEAB & IFISC CSIC (ES)
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
@efsa.europa.eu Session 8 of the 5th Xylella fastidiosa continues with the presentation titled ‘Effective cover crop management in vineyards reduces the abundance of Philaenus spumarius, the main European vector of Xylella fastidiosa’ by Clara Lago from IFISC-CSIC-UIB (ES)
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Jingjing Yang (UC Louvain, BE) a rewarded Young Researchers initiative addressing the ‘Hidden reservoirs of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex: prevalence in wild hosts surrounding grapevine regions in the eastern USA’ at the 5th Xylella fastidiosa conference @efsa.europa.eu
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Session 8 of the 5th Xylella fastidiosa conference is ongoing with the presentations such as ‘Insights and prospects from the Apulian outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa in table grapes’ presented by Serafina Serena Amoia from IPSP CNR (IT) @efsa.europa.eu
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EFSA Plants @efsa-plants.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
@efsa.europa.eu 5th Xylella fastidiosa conference Session 8 is live shorturl.at/GS2cX : Follow online Andrea Brown from UC Berkeley (US) a rewarded Young Researchers initiative presenting ‘Pre-winter pathogen load and cold exposure impact overwinter recovery from Pierce's Disease of grapevine’
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