The early planted maize crop which has reached the soft dough stage is under threat from quelea bird attack in most areas, especially Midlands.
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Source: Early planted maize under quelea attack | The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter The early planted maize crop which has reached the soft dough stage is under threat from quelea bird attack in most areas especially Midlands. The Plant Protection and Research Institute(PPRI) has advised farmers to report the infestation early to reduce losses. The PPRI has received reports of quelea birds in most wheat growing areas where farmers had an maize early crop. Head of PPRI, Mr Shingirai Nyamutukwa yesterday urged farmers to report quelea bird attack early as the department had more than enough chemicals to spray. “We have received reports especially from Midlands where the early planted maize is under attack from the birds. Maize at Ngondoma Irrigation Scheme was also affected by the birds. We have acquired 7 410 litres of chemicals to deal with the birds. We normally buy 5 000 litres which last up to three seasons. “Farmers with large tracts of land should identify ...