An outbreak of the African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) has been reported in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo, according to ...

This is why it is arguably the most damaging invasive species to afflict all corners of the continent affecting major African crops – particularly maize, sorghum and millet. “Fall armyworm is ...

Introduction: Native to the Americas and highly polyphagous, the fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) has garnered attention for causing significant damage, ...

Millers purchasing maize from the East Africa Community are concerned about high aflatoxin levels even as they grapple with supply challenges amid hoarding by farmers.They are especially concerned ...

Take necessary precautions while giving money or product in advance. *Take necessary precautions while giving money or product in advance. What is the highest market price of Maize in Karnataka? The ...

Populations of fall armyworm are two to three weeks more advanced than they have been in previous seasons, bringing calls for maize and sweetcorn growers to scout their crops as often as possible.

Punjab has long valued maize as a cornerstone of its agricultural heritage, epitomised by the iconic “makki di roti and ...

Farmers at the Sesheke, Kongola, and Choi areas have reported not-so-severe infestations of armyworms in their maize fields, agriculture ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa said yesterday. He ...