The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has requested that farmers and agricultural organisations sharpen their monitoring and reporting efforts on the occurrence of this pest in the country.
Daily and weekly reports have to be submitted to DAFF for all new areas where FAW is found.
Agri SA welcomes the timeous actions being taken by DAFF, including making pesticides available to combat the spread of this pest. Agri SA wishes to alert farmers that the application of chemicals must be carried out in consultation with chemical representatives.
Although this Fall armyworm attacks mostly maize plants, it may occasionally attack cotton, wheat, sorghum, soya beans, potatoes and groundnuts. It is therefore also important to scout these crops for damage and the presence of the invasive species.
Dan Kriek, president of Agri SA, thanked Grain SA and other roleplayers who monitor the situation on behalf of the grain industry.
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