By PIUS RUGONZIBWA in Mwanza
THE government has reported an invasion of a dangerous crop killer worms that have since destroyed some farms around the country.
Announcing the presence of pests known as Fall Army Worm or Maize Leaf worm and measures to
contain them, the Minister for Agriculture, Dr Charles Tizeba said here at the weekend that all the regions, in particular the Lake Zone, should take immediate measures to eradicate the vermin.He cited the areas already affected as Kakonko district in Kigoma region and Biharamulo and Muleba districts in Kagera region as well as others in Mwanza region.
“This worm is reported to originate from Southern Africa … particularly Zambia and is well known for its attacks on beans, maize and even cotton. I urge all the regions to take measures as soon as possible,” he said.
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