New biotech maize trials offer hope against fall armyworm devastation
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New biotech maize trials offer hope against fall armyworm devastation
In 2019, Christophe Rwisumbura, a farmer from Nasho Sector in Nyagatare District, lost 65 per cent of his maize harvest, estimated at around seven tonnes , due to fall armyworms that had broken out across the country. ALSO READ: Rwanda changes tack on Fall Armyworms response However, Rwisumbura is now optimistic about defeating the pests, as Rwanda is set to launch piloting of drought and fall armyworm-resistant biotech maize varieties in Nyagat…
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