The Ministry of Agriculture is looking for more resources to control the Fall armyworm that has invaded more than 10 counties. Agriculture Chief Administrative Secretary Andrew Tuimur, who did not specify the amount, told the Star yesterday the armyworm has affected production, as shown in the Economic Survey Report. The state has allocated Sh300 million to the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation for assessment and research on suitable chemicals to control the pest. Last year, 800,000 hectares were ruined by the armyworm in Western, North and South Rift counties as well as parts of Central Kenya. This resulted in reduced crop and livestock production, he said.

Source: The Star April 26, 2018 23:15 UTC