Solutions to fight fall army worm

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Despite significant efforts to control the spread of the invasive Fall Armyworm, the pest keeps advancing to new areas in sub- Saharan Africa and beyond. This has has threatened to cause billions of dollars in annual damage to African food staples. On line is Crop Protection and Production officer for Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Southern Africa Region Joyce Mulila Mitti

29 Oct 2018 10AM English South Africa News

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