fall armyworm
Bangladesh increases efforts to fight fall armyworm
Nutrition, health and food security
Experts discussed the status of the outbreak, the role of research and applicable measures.
The fall armyworm, explained
Nutrition, health and food security
A series of infographics shows farmers in Bangladesh the threat of fall armyworm, how to identify it in the fields and what to do in case of damage.
Shifting to a demand-led maize improvement agenda
Climate adaptation and mitigation
In annual meeting, STMA project partners build on the successes of research in combatting drought, heat, pests and disease.
New publications: Agro-ecological options for fall armyworm management
Innovations
Researchers suggest agro-ecological approaches be promoted as a core component of integrated pest management programs.
CIMMYT and GOAL team up to help farmers in Zimbabwe fight fall armyworm
Nutrition, health and food security
Identifying best practices to fight the invasive pest.
New study identifies best agronomic practices to reduce fall armyworm damage
Nutrition, health and food security
Good weed management, conservation agriculture, and use of manure and compost are recommended to help control fall armyworm in Africa.
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Capacity development
From smart mechanization to nutritious and drought tolerant seeds, partners discover CIMMYT’s latest research and innovations.
Identifying and Developing Improved Tropical Maize Germplasm with Native Resistance to Fall Armyworm in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nutrition, health and food security
Researchers and friends recall John Mihm, former CIMMYT maize entomologist
Nutrition, health and food security
The CIMMYT community honors the memory of John A. Mihm, CIMMYT’s maize entomologist during the 1970s-90s,
International research-for-development coalition against fall armyworm, the not-so-nice, very hungry caterpillar
Nutrition, health and food security
Fall armyworm on the agenda at the 2018 Borlaug Dialogue
Nutrition, health and food security
Experts explained the spread of the pest and presented science-based solutions to fight it.
Experts at Asian Maize Conference express concern over growing incidence of fall armyworm
Nutrition, health and food security
The Asian Maize Conference and expert consultation on “Maize for Food, Feed, Nutrition, and Environmental Security” was held in Ludhiana, Punjab, last week.
New global research alliance joins fight against fall armyworm
Nutrition, health and food security
International consortium established to connect research with practical field solutions against pest.
How to identify and scout for fall armyworm
Capacity development
A new 3-D animation video published yesterday shows farmers how to scout for and identify the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda).
