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Fall Armyworm (FAW) Control

Fall Armyworm control methods discussed in this article are tested by Cropnuts independent Agronomy team. The recommendations given in this article are independent and are not biased to any fall armyworm insecticide company in any way. Fall Armyworm  (FAW) or Spodoptera frugiperda , is a new emerging invasive pest that is wreaking havoc in Kenya and many […]

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Kenya Locust Situation Update [Jan/Feb 2020]

February 2020 Update The desert locust invasion has spread even further as the map below. This locust invasion is declared the worst in 70 years according to the UN On the shores of Lake Turkana, February 21 Isiolo County, February 23 Sagana, February 5 January 2020 Update The desert locust risk situation in Kenya remains […]

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Recent Changes in EU Plant Health Regulation

On 14th December 2019, a new EU plant health regulation ((EU) 2016/2031) comes into operation bringing rigorous new rules to prevent the introduction and spread of pests and diseases of plants in the EU. EU Phytosanitary Certificate Countries exporting fruit and vegetables to the EU must take action to ensure that all consignments are in […]

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