U.S. Joins Africa's Fight to Stop Spread of Fall Armyworm
USAID Fall Armyworm Task Force Coordinator Regina Eddy says the U.S. is committed to pursuing a partnership with Africa in the fight against the spread of fall armyworm in over 35 African countries. Agriculture experts estimate that the pest has caused over U.S.$13 billion in crop losses across Africa.
Army worm (file photo).
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