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Sustainable Management of the Fall Armyworm in Africa

Year of publication 2017

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Category Brochure

ISBN No ISBN

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) FAO and many development and resource partners have joined forces to coordinate a response to the new threat of the Fall Armyworm in Africa. The coordinated work will take place at many levels, from that of the smallholder farmer, to that of national level authorities who make vital policy and programme decisions. The Framework for Partnership for the Sustainable Management of Fall Armyworm in Africa is divided into seven components: 1.Management of FAW: Immediate Recommendations & Actions 2.Sho rt-term Research Priorities 3.Medium to Long-term Research 4.Communications & Training 5.Surveillance & Early Warning 6.Policy & Regulatory Support 7.Coordination

Language English

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