Fall Armyworms, is one of the most damaging invasive species in Zambia, if left unchecked, can result in low food production and insecurity. In particular, the pest affects the country’s key staple food maize. It is estimated that 98% of smallholder farmers are affected by fall Armyworms every season resulting in an economic loss in the country of about US$159 million. This backdrop provides a premise for the inception of a new project dubbed “Village-based Biological control of Fall Armyworm in Zambia,” funded by the Australian government (CIAR) and spearheaded by CABI. Speaking during the official launch of the project, CABI Project Scientist Lena Durocher-Granger disclosed that the new project will focus on research and also reach out to 5,000 farmers on knowledge generated on low risk solutions developed during the project lifespan, noting that knowledge transfer will be key to help farmers make informed decisions on how best to address fall armyworm. Ministry of Agricult
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