“This follows an earlier investigation by the department in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District Municipality, where local farmers reported suspected African armyworm infestations. A team was ...

The autumn army worm does immense damage to maize crops, with the exception of BTG maize, which has chemical properties that protect it from the army worm.” ...

Over 2,000 hectares of maize fields in Limulunga district, Western province, have been infested by Red Locusts. The is out of 54,000 hectares of maize fields. Western Province Agriculture Coordinator, ...

While African armyworm usually only attacked pastures and veld, soya bean, maize and sunflower crops were also struck this season due to the large scale of the infestation. Fortunately, damage to ...

Nairobi — The cost of living in Kenya is escalating as maize prices surge by 45%, hitting Sh4,800 per bag since January, with projections reaching Sh5,500 by April. The spike threatens food ...

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"Our models show that pests such as the fall armyworm and grubs can have a greater impact on maize yields than direct impacts of climate change like droughts and floods itself," explains Dr ...

Armyworms: The Silent Invaders: Fall armyworms are destructive pests that can devastate maize, a staple food for millions. Originating in the Americas, these insects have spread globally, causing ...

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is coming off his worst season as a pro in 2024. The oft-injured former second-round pick played in just 11 games after battling through oblique ...

The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a major threat to agriculture worldwide. This rapidly proliferating pest particularly targets essential cereal crops such as maize, and seriously ...