FAO rolls out technology to fight Fall Armyworm (PML Daily, Uganda)
MUKONO – After using a temporary pesticide combination to fight against fall armyworm, Farmers in many parts of the country could start... Read More
Armyworms: the hungry caterpillar threatening global food crisis
A plague of armyworms is marching across Africa, devastating crops, and claiming new territory at an alarming rate. Includes interview with Prof... Read More
New crop pest takes Africa at lightning speed
The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is marching across Africa and destroying maize fields with an astonishing speed, after arriving from the Western... Read More
Fall armyworm crisis in Africa – why it is such a big deal
Professor Ken Wilson discusses the Fall armyworm crisis in Africa, and why it is such a big deal: The Conversation
Radio interview: Science in Action – fall armyworms in Africa
Prof Ken Wilson talks to “Science in Action” presenter Prof Adam Hart about the fall armyworm situation in Africa (starts 14 min... Read More
Radio interview: Africa Today – fall armyworms in Africa
Prof Ken Wilson talks to BBC World Service’s “Africa Today” about the fall armyworm situation in Africa. BBC World Service: Science in... Read More
The fight against Zambia’s armyworm outbreak, Q&A with expert Ken Wilson
Armyworm expert Professor Ken Wilson talks about the African armyworm situation in Zambia to Radio France Internationale’s English broadcasting service: Radio interview... Read More
Radio interview: The fight against Zambia’s armyworm outbreaks
Armyworm expert Professor Ken Wilson talks about the African armyworm situation in Zambia to Radio France Internationale’s English broadcasting service: The Zambian... Read More
President Lungu acts to curb army worms
ZAMBIA: President Edgar Lungu has directed the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU)under the Office of the Vice-President to join the Ministry... Read More
Army worms invade Copperbelt
ZAMBIA: The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed the Outbreak of Army worms in nine districts on the Copperbelt province. The Ministry has... Read More