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Egypt launches campaigns to combat Fall Armyworm in corn fields
via Egypt Today3 min read
The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture has initiated a series of measures to control the Fall Armyworm FAW in corn fields. These actions include mandatory, periodic field inspections for early detection and eradication before infestations reach critical levels. Specialized agricultural control engineers will provide farmers with technical guidance on proper spraying methods and optimal control timing. High-quality, approved pesticides are available at subsidized prices through local agricultural departments and cooperative associations. The FAW was first reported in Egypt in May 2019 in Aswan governorate and has since spread, posing a significant threat to corn crops. According to Hussein Abdel-Rahman Abu Saddam, Head of the General Syndicate of Farmers, the FAW has devastated thousands of acres and affects over 80 types of agricultural crops in Egypt. The pest, which entered Africa in 2016 from America, can travel up to 100 km per day, with females laying approximately 2,000 eggs during their lifespan.
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