21 min
Fall Armyworm Risk - protecting your maize crop Farm Source Seasonal Focus
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Fall armyworm (FAW) is a problematic moth known to damage crops during its larvae stage. A native pest of the Americas, it reached New Zealand in 2022, likely from Australia. FAW is a plant pest that can feed on over 350 plant species, particularly sweetcorn and maize. For NZ farmers, FAW could be a big risk to their maize crop if conditions are conducive - tune in to this episode featuring guests from Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer Maize to discuss what you can do to protect your crop and find out more about this pest.
Fall armyworm (FAW) is a problematic moth known to damage crops during its larvae stage. A native pest of the Americas, it reached New Zealand in 2022, likely from Australia. FAW is a plant pest that can feed on over 350 plant species, particularly sweetcorn and maize. For NZ farmers, FAW could be a big risk to their maize crop if conditions are conducive - tune in to this episode featuring guests from Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer Maize to discuss what you can do to protect your crop and find out more about this pest.
21 min