Early rainfall could lead to fall armyworm infestations

Contributor Siyanda Sishuba, Farmer's Weekly

Monday, 18 January 2021, 08:20
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Early rainfall could lead to fall armyworm infestations
Early rainfall in different parts of the country has led to an increase in the risk of fall armyworm infestations. Photo: Lydia Amanzi3, worldagroforestry.org

AGRICULTURE NEWS - With early rain experienced in different parts of the country, high infestation levels of the fall armyworm (FAW) can be expected. 

Farmers and community members were therefore encouraged to regularly scout for FAW during the 2020/2021 crop production season, particularly in younger plantings.

In a statement, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (agriculture department) urged grain farmers to take precautionary measures to control FAW.

Read the full article here on the Caxton publication, Farmer's Weekly

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