CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines The Department of Agriculture in the region (DA-10) assured the public that the reported fall armyworm (FAW) infestation on corn plantations in some areas in Northern Mindanao has not yet reached an alarming level.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines The Department of Agriculture in the region (DA-10) assured the public that the reported fall armyworm (FAW) infestation on corn plantations in some areas in Northern Mindanao has not yet reached an alarming level.
Carlota Madriaga, DA-10 technical director for operations, said they received reports of infestation as early as last year, but noted it was negligible as the damage was still then minimal. The sudden change in the weather, however, contributed to the proliferation of the FAWs with worms attacking the corn plant from its early stage up to the time that it begins to bear fruit.
In its latest report, the department said eight towns and one component city in Bukidnon has been hit by FAW while the municipality of Claveria in Misamis Oriental has also been affected.
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