Remote sensing of highly invasive Parthenium weed in Pakistan

HawkPi flying over a field of Parthenium
Parthenium is a highly invasive plant species. It threatens agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and human and animal health wherever it takes root. In Pakistan, it’s called famine weed because of its devastating impact on crop yields and livelihoods.   
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Regional conference highlights joint efforts to combat fall armyworm in SAARC member countries

Farmers in Ghana tackling fall armyworm
By Malvika Chaudhary Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), is a dangerous trans boundary insect with a high potential to spread rapidly due to its natural distribution capacity and opportunities presented by international trade.
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