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Taking stock of Fall Army Worm (FAW)

Taking stock of Fall Army Worm (FAW)

Updated Background: Fall Army Worm Outbreak in Eastern and Southern Africa Nature and scale of outbreak. According to the World Bank, the outbreak of Fall Armyworm (FAW) first emerged in Africa in 2016 and has spread to several countries. The pest was first detected...

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@afaasinfo ED, Dr Lilian Lihasi, joined leaders and agripreneurs in Nairobi for @AGRA_Africa launch of the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026) to advance women's leadership in Africa's agrifood systems.#AFAAS #IYWF2026 #WomenInAg #AGRA #FoodSystems

Yesterday’s side event positioned AEAS as a key investment for transforming African food systems, bridging gaps in policy, research, and market linkages. The session showcased practical initiatives like GP-SAEP , @CANALLS_Project and ATREA.
#AFAASatAASW9 #Agroecology

Strengthening partnerships is the key to transforming African agriculture. At #AASW9, @FAO's Ramasamy Selvaraju met with @FARAinfo's Dr. Aggrey Agumya and @afaasinfo's Dr. Lilian Lihasi. By strengthening partnerships between research and extension services. #AFAAS #FAO #FARA #AI

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