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Support for the Management of The Fall Armyworm in Zimbabwe -TCP/ZIM/3605









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    Support to AU-DREA in Reinforcement of Plant Health Governance in Africa through Coordinated Management of the Fall Armyworm – Spodoptera Frugiperda (PHGOV-FAW) - TCP/RAF/3614 2020
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    The Fall Armyworm ( was first detected in central and western Africa in 2016 Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, the FAW feeds on over 80 species of plant Many of these, including maize, rice, sorghum, millet, sugarcane, cotton and various vegetables, are important crops in Africa The pest spread quickly to other sub regions of the continent, and by mid 2017 28 countries in sub Saharan Africa had reported the presence of FAW Pest outbreaks in many African countries are generally controlled with the use of agrochemicals (mainly pesticides) Oftentimes, pesticides are deployed at high concentrations, thereby increasing the risk of pesticide residue in produce The reliance on these chemicals to control pests increases production costs and poses risks to human health and the environment This project was formulated to facilitate a coordinated response to managing the FAW throughout sub Saharan Africa The Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture ( of the African Union played a major role in this response, by working to mobilize political support and commitment to effectively and sustainably manage the FAW at continental level The DREA also supported technical interventions through the Inter African Phytosanitary Council ( of the African Union, which, acting as a Regional Plant Protection Organization, assisted National Plant Protection Organizations ( in confronting FAW related issues and providing the African Union Commission with up to date information regarding FAW outbreaks.
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    Support for Developing and Implementing Management Strategies in Response to Fall Armyworm (FAW) Incursion in Asian Countries - TCP/RAS/3707 2022
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    The Fall Armyworm ( is an invasive pest that feeds on more than 80 plant species Native to the Americas, the FAW was first detected in India in 2018 and has since spread to several countries in the Asia Pacific region This project targeted five countries, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Nepal and Philippines, with the primary objective of curbing the spread of FAW in the region It was designed to i improve awareness and knowledge of FAW ;;( build capacity and capability of government officers in the affected areas to monitor FAW presence and status and manage FAW properly and ( build the capacity of government officers in transferring knowledge, skills and control options suitable for farmers to reduce losses and prevent further spread.
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    Time-Critical Measures to Support Early Warning and Monitoring and Sustainable Management of the Fall Armyworm in India - TCP/IND/3709 2022
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    The Fall armyworm (FAW Spodoptera frugiperda is a transboundary insect pest native to the Americas It was first officially reported in India in August 2018 and was initially confined to the Southern State of Karnataka FAO immediately shared guidance notes, training material and management recommendations on FAW with key national stakeholders, and warned the Government of India of the likelihood of its spread to the entire country The Government issued advice to States, set up a High Power Committee and conducted surveys and surveillance through Central Integrated Pest Management Centres ( and awareness raising activities for farmers In June 2019 FAO support was requested as the infestation had spread to 20 States (Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura and West Bengal), spanning all ecologies from south to north The total affected area by the end of June 2019 was officially reported at 376 242 ha, and was expected to continue to expand with the onset of the main kharif.

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