SRA confirms first case of sugarcane infestation in Negros Occidental

SRA confirms first case of sugarcane infestation in Negros Occidental

The Sugar Regulatory Administration is closely monitoring six areas in the northern portion of Negros Occidental after it confirmed infestations of red-striped soft scale insects in some sugarcane farms in the province.

Bacolod: Pest infestation hits northern Negros sugar farms - Radio Philippines Network

Bacolod City – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has sought assistance from the Department of Agriculture, after pest infestations, suspected to have originated from cane points purchased from Luzon by sugar farmers, hit several sugar farms in six areas of northern Negros An infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) can reduce sugar content by almost 50 percent, according to SRA. A task force headed by Member David Andrew Sans…

Pest infestation hits northern Negros sugar farms

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has sought assistance from the Department of Agriculture, after pest infestations,

Insect pests attack sugarcane farms in northern NegOcc

BACOLOD City – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has taken measures to address the infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) in sugarcane farms in northern Negros Occidental. This comes after the reported RSSI infestation in six areas in the province’s northern part. The SRA said the infestation could reduce sugar content by almost 50 […]