Brazil enlisted to fight armyworm invasion as infestation spreads

Agriculture minister Willy Bett (left) tours a maize farm affected by the fall arm worms in Kinyoro, Kitale last week. photo | jared nyataya

The government has sought help from Brazil to fight a fall armyworm infestation that risks threatening Kenya's food security.

Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Cabinet Secretary Willy Bett, who made the announcement in Mombasa Thursday, said Brazil would assist with biological agents it used to fight the pest in the past.

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