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Fall armyworm invasion: DOA increases frequency of field visits

14 Dec 2020

With reports of the fall armyworm (FAW) infestation spreading from Ampara and Kurunegala to Anuradhapura, the Department of Agriculture (DOA) has increased the frequency of field visits conducted by agrarian development officers, The Morning learnt. Earlier this month, when The Morning contacted the Horticultural Crop Research and Development Institute (HORDI), we were informed that an integrated pest control method is in practice to mitigate the infestation. Speaking to The Morning, DOA Director General Dr. W.M.W. Weerakoon said: ”In comparison to the first wave of infestations that occurred in 2018, this time around, we are positive that the extent of crop damage will be far less. The projected crop damage is about 5% of the total cultivation.” Dr. Weerakoon also noted that the delay in cultivating crops, and some farmers not following instructions on using the integrated method, had caused the infestations to take hold of the cultivation. “We have deployed several teams in areas where crop damage was reported, and I personally visited the Siyambalanduwa area to see for myself. It was quite commendable to see that some of the farmers had followed the instructions, and had avoided the pest attacks entirely,” Dr. Weerakoon stated. According to him, the full extent of the crop damage can only be assessed after the harvesting period concludes, which is in about two weeks’ time.  

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