02
Mar
SOUTH AFRICA: Armyworm outbreak alert
Farmers are advised to inspect their lands for armyworm infestations after an outbreak was reported in the Klipdrif area of the Potchefstroom district.
Marthinus Beytell farms some 20km from Potchefstroom and has lost about 50% of a 70ha camp of natural grazing virtually overnight.
“Three or four days ago the veld looked fantastic, but so far we’ve lost the bulk of grazing. Our neighbours also reported serious infestations”, he said.
