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Armyworm has infected 50 pct of Malawi's planted maize

by Reuters
Thursday, 30 November 2017 15:23 GMT

Infestations of the pest have erupted across Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Half of Malawi's maize has been infected by crop-munching armyworms, a senior government official said on Thursday.

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