Support for the Management of The Fall Armyworm in Zimbabwe -TCP/ZIM/3605
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Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is one of the most important pests of maize production worldwide. It is a highly polyphagous migratory species that can colonize over 80 different plant species from 26 families. The pest presents a major threat to household and national food security, as it mainly attacks maize, sorghum and millet. FAO stood ready to work with the Government of Zimbabwe and with farmers, in order to strengthen their capacity to respond and ensure sustainable management of this transboundary pest. The project’s impact was to improve livelihood opportunities and the food security of rural communities in Zimbabwe. Fall armyworm was first detected in central and western Africa in early 2016 and, later the same year, in southern Africa. In Zimbabwe, it was first reported present in September 2016. The pest presents a major threat to household and national food security, as it mainly attacks maize, sorghum and millet.