The Fall Armyworm project achievements and impacts in Rwanda
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In an effort to support the government of Rwanda to fight the Fall Armyworm, FAO provided capacities and equipment to farmers for better monitoring, management and early warning. In 2017, Rwanda experienced the devastation caused by the Fall Armyworm during which year some maize farmers lost the season’s yield. The pest spread fast to all the country’s 30 Districts. Through the project “Support to the Government of Rwanda in Sustainable Control and Management of Fall Armyworm” six maize growing districts most affected by the invasion were reached, as well as more other wider rural communities growing maize. This report assesses the impact of Fall Armyworm on the livelihoods of maize farmers in Rwanda, how they are fighting it. The document also showcases the achievements and impacts of the project and its future prospects in Rwanda, as well as an overview of the challenges faced by the farmers in controlling the spread of Fall Armyworm.