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Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has launched an experiment to use parasites of the genus tricogramma to combat red weevil pests that nestle in date palms and damage their crop.
Fifteen farms in the Wilayat of Barka have been selected for the experiment, setting a precedent in the use of biological control agents and the calculation of the number of fighter parasites needed for every tree.
Red palm weevil is considered the most prevalent, most dangerous pest in countries producing dates. It is common in humid and coastal areas in Oman and many Arab countries. It causes considerable damage to date palms’ economic output with losses constituting 80% in some Arab countries’ crops where the larva spoil large quantities of unripe fruits.
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LDAF now accepting SCBGP applications
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BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is now accepting applications for the 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced Friday.
Applications must be received no later than the close of business (4:30 p.m.) April 22, 2021.
The LDAF will administer the grant program funded through the United States Department of Agriculture â Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS). The LDAF anticipates at least $400,000 to be allocated to fund Louisiana projects.
The grants are to be used for projects that enhance the competitiveness of Louisiana-grown specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and nursery crops including floriculture and horticulture in either domestic or foreign markets, according to LDAF.