![]() ![]() The Ministry therefore wishes to advise affected farmers to contact their nearest extension staff so that appropriate action is taken.” ![]() I should emphasize that the distribution of chemicals in provinces has been done with the sole purpose of dealing with reported outbreaks and minimizing the damage to the maize crop grown by farmers. “We have also procured and distributed personal protective equipment such as sprayers, gum boots and work suits to the provinces. I would like to report that my Ministry has so far distributed a total of 110,000 litres of chemicals in all the 10 provinces,” he said. So far, the fall armyworm outbreak has affected 129,517 households and 96,221.50 hectares of maize fields. In terms of district reports, 96 districts out of the 116 districts have reported outbreaks. “During the 2021/22 agriculture season, all the 10 provinces have reported the infestation of the fall army worm (faw) on the maize crop. ![]() AGRICULTURE Minister Reuben Mtolo Phiri says all 10 provinces have been hit by army worms.Īnd Phiri says Zambia has enough maize stock to feed the country for a year.Īt a press briefing, Thursday, Phiri said 96 districts out of 116 districts had reported outbreaks of army worms, which had affected 129,517 households and 96,221.50 hectares of maize fields. ![]()
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