Armyworms
Crop-munching armyworm could threaten millions of farmers in Asia
The pest - a moth which devours crops in the caterpillar stage of its lifecycle - prefers maize but can feed on some 80 crops, including rice, vegetables,...
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Crop-eating armyworm marches on, UN says Angola now hit
Officials said only Lesotho and island nations in the region have escaped the pest, which devours crops in its path.
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SA eyes African exports on prospect of bumper maize harvest
The Agricultural Business Chamber says the country could see the biggest maize harvest in more than 30 years.
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[ANALYSIS] Fall armyworm and the SADC
Jean-Jacques Cornish unpacks the threat of the fall armyworm invasion to Southern Africa.
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SADC leaders meet to tackle armyworm invasion
Leaders are gathering over the fall armyworm and other pests to assess the damage and discuss emergency plans.
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WC officials working with farmers to prevent armyworm infiltration
The pest has been detected in maize crops in Limpopo, North West, Gauteng and the Free State.
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[ANALYSIS] Why it’s a big deal armyworms are wreaking havoc in southern Africa
At least eight countries in southern Africa have been hit by outbreaks of armyworms.
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Farmers urged to regularly inspect crops over armyworm
Last month farmers in Limpopo, North West and Free State reported the destructive caterpillar, adding further strain since the beginning of the drought.
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[LISTEN] Small farmer tells of concern amid armyworm infestation
A small farmer in Limpopo says they’re often overlooked by government & chats to Talk Radio 702's Xolani Gwala about his concerns.
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Plans in place to control armyworm infestation
The Agriculture Department has confirmed the highly destructive worm has infiltrated crops in the country.
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Zokwani: Armyworm not a threat to SA's food security
Agriculture Minister Senzeni Zokwana says an emergency pest response plan has been initiated and he’s confident it will be effective.
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Zokwana: Emergency response plan to armyworm infestation initiated
The armyworm, which is native to North and South America, was first identified in Africa last year and has spread to several neighbouring countries.
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Fall armyworm: Suppliers urged to apply for emergency registration of chemicals
The agriculture department confirmed the positive identification of the pest which has already been reported by farmers.
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SA confirms presence of fall armyworm
The Agriculture Department says tests have positively identified that the fall armyworm has infiltrated crops in SA for the first time.
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Armyworm outbreak spreading in southern Africa - FAO
Suspected outbreaks have already erupted in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and South Africa.
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SA registering pesticides for use against armyworms
Countries with confirmed outbreaks can face import bans on agricultural products because the armyworm is classified as a quarantine pest.
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SA officials await test results amid armyworm invasion concerns
Farmers in Limpopo, North West and Free State reported the destructive caterpillar.
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Scientist: Pests in South Africa maize ‘strongly suspected’ to be armyworms
The infestation of fall armyworms has erupted in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi and follows a crippling El Nino-triggered drought.
