14 July 2025, New Delhi: The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, has issued a warning to maize-growing farmers across India about a rising infestation of the Fall Armyworm (FAW), a destructive pest known to cause significant damage to maize crops. According to IARI experts, early signs such as wilting plants and holes in the leaves indicate the presence of this invasive pest, which can rapidly spread and devastate entire fields if not managed promptly.
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