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ProjectFactsheetSupport to Enhance Preparedness for Fall Armyworm Invasion among Countries - TCP/INT/3705 2023
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Fall armyworm ( is a noctuid moth native to the Americas, which is considered a pest due to the substantial agricultural damage it can cause Its larvae feed on over 80 crop species, including maize, rice, sorghum, millet, sugarcane, cotton, and various vegetable species, thus posing a threat to vital rural economies The FAW was reported in Africa for the first time in early 2016 in West and Central African countries and rapidly spread throughout sub Saharan Africa, causing significant agricultural and economic losses The emergence of the FAW was confirmed in India and Yemen in July 2018 and was later reported in Bangladesh Sri Lanka, and Thailand by 2019 A decline in agricultural productivity jeopardizes not only food security but also the livelihoods of farmers Because of crop trade and the moth's remarkable flying capacity, the FAW has the potential to spread to further countries, posing a major risk to crop production, particularly cereals In light of this, many countries have requested assistance to fight against the spread of the FAW and acquire management techniques, as well as monitoring and surveillance for early detection FAO initiated the Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control 2019 2022 as an urgent response to the rapid spread of the FAW This initiative assists smallholder farmers, their associations, public institutions, national governments, and development partners in responding rapidly to FAW infestation In this regard, FAO created a free mobile application for real time FAW monitoring, the fall armyworm monitoring and early warning system ( The Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control has established a global coordination structure to foster an open and collaborative dialogue towards achieving science based solutions This coordination structure is composed of a steering committee ( a working group on resource mobilization ( a technical committee ( and seven technical working groups ( In addition, national task forces ( were created at country levels FAO's Plant Production and Protection Division ( provides technical leadership through the FAW Secretariat, in collaboration with the International Plant Protection Convention ( Secretariat This approach allows all stakeholders, scientists, and governments to interactively discuss challenges and propose solutions that are tailored to each country The project took part in these coordination efforts and sought to assist newly infested countries in taking immediate action in response to the emergence of the FAWFall armyworm ( is a noctuid moth native to the Americas, which is considered a pest. -
ProjectFactsheetAssistance on Resilience Building and Sustaining Livelihoods of Small Farmers in the Post-COVID-19 era in the Seychelles - TCP/SEY/3801 2025
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No results found.The sudden and severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the abrupt closure of borders at the end of March 2020, have significantly contracted the economy of the Seychelles. The collapse of the prime tourism industry, a major source of foreign exchange, and the discontinuation of imports for approximately 12 weeks have particularly set back the national agricultural sector. The closure of borders disrupted the importation of agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers, seeds, and plant protection products, which are predominantly secured through imports. Consequently, local supplies have dwindled, creating a situation that threatens the continuation of agricultural activities, thereby endangering the livelihoods and incomes of the 575 registered farmers and their families. Each farm typically employs three persons and sustains approximately five individuals from the farm family, meaning that around 4 500 people are directly impacted by these circumstances out of a total national population of 95 000. Furthermore, the decline in national agricultural production threatens the country’s food and nutrition security at a time when food imports are restricted, given that Seychelles imports 80 % by weight of the food it consumes. The assistance provided through this project aims to build resilience among farmers against the post-COVID challenges, ensuring continued local food supply and meeting the needs of the country by maximizing local capacity and capability. -
ProjectFactsheetSupporting Pest Control and Eradication in Seychelles - TCP/SEY/3504 2019
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No results found.A recent outbreak of a species of moth believed to be Euproctis spp., in Seychelles caused a national crisis, including the closure of three major schools and serious concern over risks to public health and potential damage to the local economy. The pest infestation began on the main island of Mahé and quickly spread to neighbouring inhabited islands, damaging native vegetation, as well as agricultural crops. A lack of technical and financial resourcesto address this crisis led the Government to request FAO assistanceto to identify the invasive pest species and assess the extent of its damage to the economy, develop a national control strategy,improve capacities of national experts and strengthen the plant health protection system.
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