Pests

Scientists collaborating with farmers in Senegal have demonstrated that enriching soil with nitrogen reduces damage from the Senegalese grasshopper and doubles millet harvests. This approach makes crops less attractive to the pests by altering their nutritional content. The findings, tested on real farms, offer a sustainable tool for managing migratory insects.

January 23, 2026 Reported by AI

Two major crop pests, the cotton bollworm and corn earworm, have interbred in Brazil, creating hybrids resistant to multiple pesticides. This development poses risks to soya production and food security worldwide. Experts warn of potential yield losses and environmental impacts if the pests spread unchecked.