Farmers in Rilangthang village in Sergithang Gewog, Tsirang have been grappling with fall armyworm outbreak in their maize fields.
Fall armyworm is a Lepidopteran pest that feeds in large numbers on leaves and stems of crops including vegetables. Pest control measures have been ineffective leaving the farmers with major crop damages.
Fall armyworm wreaks havoc in Rilangthang village, TsirangFarmers in Rilangthang village in Sergithang Gewog, Tsirang have been grappling with Fall armyworm outbreak in their maize fields.Fall armyworm is a Lepidopteran pest that feeds in large numbers on leaves and stems of crops including vegetables. Pest control measures have been ineffective leaving the farmers with major crop damages.
Posted by BBS on Monday, June 8, 2020
Pema Tshewang
