From soil to solution: A low-cost, farmer-led breakthrough against fall armyworm in Africa
Since it arrived in sub-Saharan Africa in 2016, the fall armyworm (FAW) has become one of the most serious threats to maize production. The pest attacks maize at multiple growth stages, feeding on young leaves, burrowing into whorls, and in severe cases, damaging ears. Yield losses ranging from 15% to 50% are common under heavy […]