FAO-FAMEWS V3: Real-time monitoring of Fall Armyworm
The FAO-FAMEWS V3 is a mobile application developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with PlantVillage at Pennsylvania State University. This free Android app is designed for real-time global monitoring of the Fall Armyworm (FAW), an insect pest that poses a threat to economically significant crops such as maize, rice, sorghum, and vegetables. It allows farmers, communities, extension agents, and others to easily record standardized field data while scouting a field or inspecting pheromone traps for FAW. The collected data provides valuable insights into FAW behavior and helps in directing effective pest management strategies.
The FAO-FAMEWS V3 app offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies the process of recording field data related to FAW. It enables users to contribute to a global database, enhancing the understanding of FAW patterns and their impact on different ecosystems. By providing real-time monitoring capabilities, this app empowers farmers and agricultural stakeholders to take timely actions to mitigate the damage caused by FAW. With its focus on standardized data collection, the FAO-FAMEWS V3 app ensures consistency and accuracy in recording and analyzing FAW-related information.
