A Glimmer of Hope in Africa's Battle Against the Devastating African Armyworm For years, farmers across east and southern Africa have faced the threat of the African armyworm, a pest that has ravaged crops and livestock.
Outbreaks have destroyed up to 40% of maize production in Zambia, driven food prices skyward, and strained government budgets.
Researchers at the University of KwaZulu Natal have made a significant discovery: a naturally occurring fungus that decimates African armyworm populations with remarkable efficiency. Led by Dr.