Farmers in Kirembe ward central division in Kasese Municipality may harvest less during this season following an invasion of African Army worm into their crop garden.
The gardens have been attacked by the African Army worm that is destructive and needs immediate intervention of the Kasese Municipal Agricultural officer.
Mr. Ronald Bwambale, a farmer who decried about skyrocketing prices of insecticides reported caterpillars that eat crop leaves in Kirembe but can be contained through safe spraying.Mr.Ronald speaking…..
Ms. Nerveless Kabugho, a maize farmer who planted four acres was fearful of famine and economic challenges since most crops have been destroyed.Ms. Kabugho on armyworm…….
Kasese Municipal Agricultural officer, Mr. Asanairi Bukanywa who pledged to provide technical guidance to the affected farmers, urged them to form groups that would ease sensitization by extension workers.
Mr. Bukanywa speaking…..
But for complete eradication he advised farmers to manage the pest as a community. END.
