Desert Locusts

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Desert Locusts mating. The FAO says that the situation in East Africa is extremely alarming and will get worse with new infestations. www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

Desert Locust Situation is Extremely Alarming – FAO

The Desert Locust situation is extremely alarming and will be further exacerbated by new infestations expected in early April of this year, the...

Agrochemicals Association of Kenya CEO Eric Kimunguyi. The Association holds that a move to ban 262 pesticides would slash Kenya’s maize production by 70% and create a ballooning locust problem. www.businesstoday.co.ke
ECONOMY

Pest Control Law Amidst Locust Infestation Rattles Scientists, Growers

The growers and scientists say that the president has to move swiftly to prevent a food catastrophe

The locusts problem is far from over as the deadly insects are expected to be around till June. www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

Three Governments Fail to Contain Locusts; Food Security At Risk

The gorvenment has failed to either contain or eradicate the desert locusts. Food security likely to drop this year.