The Fall armyworm pest attack on maize crops has been detected in Manipur's Chandel district, an official said Tuesday.
Agriculture department, Nodal officer, AK Chittaranjan told PTI that as of now "it is to early to determine the exact hectares that have been affected though 200 hectares have been confirmed as affected and required pesticide to kill the worm has been successfully delivered."
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