African Phytosanitary Journal Vol.4
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024)

The African Phytosanitary Journal is a unique journal due to the scope of its coverage which is exclusively focused on sanitary and phytosanitary issues. The main aim of APJ is to provide a platform for dissemination of knowledge that is crucial in upholding standards set by International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). These standards are aimed at protecting the world’s plants, agricultural products and natural resources from plant pests. This involves a lot of research and innovations which the multitudes need to be aware of.

African Phytosanitary Journal Vol.3
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022)

The African Phytosanitary Journal provides information on issues affecting plant health both locally and internationally. It provides a platform for the industry, research institutions, institutions of higher learning and the National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) to present their findings on research on phytosanitary issues. It is an open access journal and is available online on www.africanphytosanitaryjournal.go.ke.

African Phytosanitary Journal Vol.2
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020)

The African Phytosanitary Journal is a peer refereed academic journal which is one of its kind. It provides a platform to inform the stakeholders involved in trade in agricultural products. This journal provides a clear understanding of phytosanitary issues in Africa and beyond. Subsequently, it provides a platform for the stakeholders to stay informed of the current and emerging phytosanitary issues. Research Institutes, National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs), Universities and industry constantly conduct research and come up with innovations and discoveries that affect plant health in one way or another yet the findings are not disseminated to the intended consumers in time.

African Phytosanitary Journal Vol.4
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024)

The African Phytosanitary Journal is emerging as one of the most authoritative journals covering phytosanitary issues. The journal continues to serve as a crucial platform for disseminating significant findings in sanitary and phytosanitary issues. Its uniqueness is attributable to the scope of its coverage which is exclusively focused on matters which need to be addressed if Africa is to realize significant growth in agriculture and trade.

African Phytosanitary Journal Vol.1
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2019)

Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures are aimed at protecting people, animals and plants from diseases, pests or contaminants without hindering trade. The measures should be science based and in line with the SPS Agreement that seeks to ensure that such measures do not unjustifiably discriminate. Phytosanitary measures include any legislation, regulation or official procedure having the purpose to prevent the introduction and/or spread of quarantine pests.