Armyworm threatens Southern African food security – UN

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) warns the current armyworm outbreak could put Southern Africa’s food security at risk. The warning came at the end of a three-day regional meeting in Zimbabwean capital Harare, to discuss the outbreak. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the FAO says…

Continue ReadingArmyworm threatens Southern African food security – UN
Read more about the article Armyworm threatens Southern African food security – UN

Diminishing threat as spray programmes control fall armyworm outbreak

Despite an increase of 57 000ha (from 115 000ha to 172 000ha) in fall armyworm invasion of maize lands, 70% of invaded lands were out of danger after spraying, while 30% of infested lands were still to be sprayed. This was according to Patrick Kangwa, national co-ordinator of the Zambian…

Continue ReadingDiminishing threat as spray programmes control fall armyworm outbreak
Read more about the article Diminishing threat as spray programmes control fall armyworm outbreak

End of content

No more pages to load