Bt maize has revolutionized pest control and many farmers have benefited, but some people remain skeptical of this new technology. Bacillus thuringiensis is a species of bacteria that produces ...

Maize and wheat are the two most important staple foods in South Africa. With stable consumer demand of these grains and the ...

The Far North’s warmer temperatures make it the country’s fall army worm epicentre. However, the pest is found throughout Northland and has spread to Auckland, Waikato and potentially Bay of Plenty ...

“This can be solved by rearing insects in a controlled manner, instead of harvesting them at random,” said Pambo. “When harvested, they should be mixed with other foods like maize, and ...

"The GMO maize technology is here to help our farmers save money they have been using to buy chemicals, spray and control against insects and from health, because the use of chemicals is ...

Beyond pest control, the technology also improves soil fertility, moisture retention, and livestock fodder production, making it a holistic approach to improving yields ...

rid the bean fields of Maruka insect devastation and bring beans within the reach of the common man again,” she said. She added, “TELA maize has been developed to tackle new pests such as the ...

The maize crop pest came from Australia and was ... Fitzgibbon said it was encouraging to see early signs of beneficial insects preying on the fall army worm. Dymock is also researching biological ...