2020: International Year of Plant Health
The United Nations has declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH). Each year it is estimated that 40% of food crops are lost due to plant pests. Healthy plants are beneficial to the environment as they provide 98% of the oxygen we breathe and they contribute to better carbon storage. Healthy plants also provide more food and feeds for human and animals. More information at http://www.fao.org/plant-health-2020