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In nine months, the pest has spread to 10 Indian states causing widespread crop damage. Read more
The country couldn’t predict the pest attack owing to few resources, but it successfully minimised its impact within a year of identifying it. Here’s the full story
While the deadly pest has infested close to 15 districts of Maharashtra, many farmers lack any knowledge about it. Click here for the full story
After its attack last year, the state agriculture department issued advisories to all districts and distributed leaflets listing preventive and curative measures. Click here to read more
India's temperature and atmospheric conditions are ideal for the spread of Fall Armyworm. Here’s the full interview
Fall Armyworm attack: 'It is the biggest pest attack ever'
The worm prefers maize, but its diet comprises up to 300 plant species, including vegetables and ornamental plants. To read more, click here
Overall, 43 of 47 counties in Kenya reported the presence of FAW, indicating that about 80 per cent of Kenya’s crops-producing landmass was under invasion. Here’s the full story
The spread of FAW is alarmingly high in Uganda but the African country is also looking at every possible solution to fight the infestation. Read more
The authorities are distributing chemicals and disseminating information to farmers and the general public. Click here to read more
The deadly but little understood crop pest, poses a threat to food security and livelihoods of millions as it ravages crops in Africa and now Asia. Here’s more
Warmer temperatures increase the metabolism and reproductive rates of the pest. For the full story, click here
Monocropping maize prepared a ground for the pest attack in the state. Here’s the full story
While farmers say their cereal production has dropped to half, officials claim the pest’s effect on the state is minimal. Read the full story here
A good crop the last time is motivating farmers to up the stakes, but they are unaware of the looming danger. Here’s the entire story