Fears fall armyworm will topple Australian agriculture

By James McManagan
Updated March 31 2021 - 5:45pm, first published 2:00pm
Atherton farmer Jeff Reisen says the cost of spraying his maize crop against fall armyworm means his business won't turn a profit this season.
Atherton farmer Jeff Reisen says the cost of spraying his maize crop against fall armyworm means his business won't turn a profit this season.

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