DAVAO CITY — The Department of Agriculture in Region 11 (DA-11) is warning farmers to be vigilant against possible infestation of the fall armyworm (FAW), a “transboundary” insect pest that can feed on more than 80 crop species.
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Agriculture in Region 11 (DA-11) is warning farmers to be vigilant against possible infestation of the fall armyworm (FAW), a “transboundary” insect pest that can feed on more than 80 crop species.
Marilou Infante, DA-11 Regional Crops Protection Center (RCPC) officer, said that if not managed properly, FAW may cause significant yield reduction on major cultivated cereals such as maize, rice, sorghum, legumes, vegetable crops and cotton.
Speaking during a press briefing here on Wednesday, Infante said FAW has been sighted in Cadalian in Baguio District here and in Malalag, Davao del Sur.
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