ARMY WORMS ATTACK MAIZE FIELDS The army worms had invaded maize fields in Chipata District in Kalichelo and Munukwa agricultural camps of Chiparamba and Chitandika blocks respectively. In Munukwa camp 2 farmers had their maize fields affected, where a total of 2 hectares were under attack from the worm which caused damage of about 10% to the crop, while 9 farmers were affected in Kalichelo camp where about 20 hectares of maize was under attack. The army worms have since being controlled and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has advised farmers in the district to report the presence of the army worms immediately they spot them to either the office of the District Agricultural Coordinator (DACO). In a similar development, moths believed to be for army worms which are feared to cause havoc to crop production have been detected in Chibombo district. The moths were detected by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in Chiyuni Agriculture Camp in the district. Confirming the development, Chibombo District Agricultural Coordinator Ms. Etambuyu Anamela confirmed that samples have been sent to Mount Makulu for determination. She urged farmers not to panic as the MAL was well prepared to handle army worm infestation if confirmed. She further appealed to farmers to report any suspicious worms in their fields.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 08:21:39 +0000
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