Fight army worms to curb hunger

A report that presence of army worms in maize farms is likely to lower production in the country is disheartening. The government must take this matter seriously as it may open room for famine. This report should enable stakeholders to find ways that will help curb famine as well as the abnormal increase in the price of maize flour as has been the case.

This can be achieved through an early start by purchasing maize and other grains that are at risk of attack from counties that have plenty. As this goes on, the Ministry of Agriculture should work on ways to eradicate the worms. Joseph Macharia, Maasai Mara University