Fall armyworm is a moth that can destroy species of food crops such as corn, sugarcane, sweet potato, tomato, cabbage, cucumber, rice and sorghum, The National newspaper reports.
The PNG-Australia Partnership, through the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus programme is working with Naqia to develop containment and eradication plans to try to control the spread of the disease.
Australian High Commission official Derek Brown said: "Our focus on working with local authorities and communities to combat this pest is part of our work to ensure effective food supply systems to serve the most vulnerable."
