• Methyl Bromide
 
 

 

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Introduction

In 1992, Methyl bromide (MB) was listed under the Montreal Protocol as a chemical that contributes to the depletion of the earth's ozone layer. It is largely used for soil fumigation but it is also used to a lesser extent for disinfestation of buildings, ships and perishable commodities.

Methyl bromide has been used commercially for more than 50 years to control pests such as:

  • Fungi
  • Bacteria
  • Soil-bourne viruses
  • Insects
  • Nematodes
  • Rodents

Human health concerns associated with Methyl Bromide use include:

  • Residue in Food
  • Toxicity to humans and associated operator safety and public health
  • Detrimental effects on soil biodiversity
  • Pollution of surface and ground water


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Images and information on Methyl Bromide use

Special Focus on Methyl Bromide (pdf/ 2 MB)

Photo Album (pdf/ 3 MB)

 

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Equipment Purchased

Greenhouses

Bosnia Herzegovina (Tobacco): Terms of Reference
(pdf, 3 pages/25 kb)

Guatemala and Honduras (Melon): Terms of Reference
(pdf, 19 pages/3918 kb)

Morocco (Tomato): Terms of Reference
(pdf, 23 pages/185 kb)

Romania (tomatoes, cucumber and peppers): Terms of Reference Greenhouse (pdf, 14 pages/88 kb)

Romania (tomatoes, cucumber and peppers): Terms of Reference Heating Nursery (pdf, 6 pages/62 kb)

 

Grafting Clips

Guatemala and Honduras (Melon): Terms of Reference
(pdf, 4 pages/274 kb)

Seeding Line

Guatemala and Honduras (Melon): Terms of Reference
(pdf, 10 pages/848 kb)

 

Polystyrene Trays

Bosnia Herzegovina (Tobacco): Terms of Reference (pdf, 3 pages/23 kb)

Guatemala and Honduras (Melon): Terms of Reference
(pdf, 19 pages/1489 kb)

Morocco (Tomato): Terms of Reference

Honduras (Tobacco): Terms of Reference (pdf, 19 pages/1489 kb)

Steam Boiler

Guatemala (Cut flowers): Terms of Reference
(pdf, 4 pages/189 kb)

Uruguay (Cut flowers): Terms of Reference
(pdf, 10 pages/50 kb)

Argentina (Strawberries, Flowers and Protected Vegetables): Terms of Reference (pdf, 19 pages/109 kb)

Brochure MovilVap (pdf, 2 pages/ 586 kb)

 

Metam Sodium and Injection Device

Guatemala (Tomato): Terms of Reference (pdf, 8 pages/1870 kb)

Romania (Tomatos, cucumber and peppers): Terms of Reference
Dazomet Distribution (pdf, 4 pages/27 kb)

Romania (Tomatos, cucumber and peppers): Terms of Reference
Metam Sodium Injection (pdf, 6 pages/30 kb)

Uganda (Cut Flowers): Terms of Reference (pdf, 3 pages/21 kb)

 

Photo Album

Grafting Clips and tape for cucurbits
(pdf, 2 pages/162 kb)

Cooling Equipment (pdf, 3 pages/458 kb)

Greenhouses (pdf, 6pages/1154 kb)

Cultivation Table (pdf, 4 pages/1040 kb)

Grain Fumigation (pdf, 5 pages/517 kb)

Irrigation Equipment (pdf, 4 pages/718 kb)

Seeders and Sowing Machines (pdf, 5 pages/648 kb)

Polystyrene Trays (pdf, 4 pages/134 kb)

 

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Training and Study Tours

Pictures of Grafting approximation for cucurbits
(pdf, 16 pages/1390 kb)

Pictures of Slant Cut Grafting (pdf, 10 pages/742 kb)

Report of the Study Tour for three participants from Turkey (pdf, 4 pages/33 kb)

Report of the Study Tour for Colombian Floriculture
(pdf, 7 pages/125 kb)

Plan of the Study Tour to Italy (pdf, 2 pages/22 kb)

Report of the Study Tour to Italy (pdf, 3 pages/145 kb)

Plan of the Study Tour to Spain (pdf, 3 pages/23 kb)

Report of the Study Tour to Spain (pdf, 3 pages/61 kb)

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UNIDO Methyl Bromide Phaseout Projects

UNIDO implements two types of projects in the Methyl bromide sector:

  • Demonstration Projects - mounted and conducted by local experts (with guidance from international experts) in order to select the most suitable methyl bromide alternatives while taking into account climatic conditions, crops and the mode of operation. These are a significant first step in the transfer of knowledge and the introduction of the alternatives and application methods to the farmers.

  • Methyl Bromide Phase-out - Based on the suitable alternative, UNIDO will implement a phase-out project to transfer technology and knowledge to farmers to help them eliminate their dependance on Methyl Bromide.

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Project Information

Methyl Bromide phase-out projects implemented by UNIDO involve, among other things:

  • the purchase of equipment,
  • contracting of consultants,
  • organization of farmer training sessions,
  • and monitoring of project progress.

 

Project documents and information for the following countries are available online:

 

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