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Uganda launches aerial spraying of desert locusts
Uganda has launched aerial pesticide spraying to fight off an invasion of desert locusts in the northern and eastern part of the east African...
Desert locusts threaten Kenya’s top agricultural exports
The crops turned from green to yellow, that is how a farmer in Nyeri, central Kenya, described desert locust invasion of his coffee farm.
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SADC appeals for international support in controlling spread of locusts
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) ministers responsible for disaster risk management have called for the engagement of international partners to support the region...
Kenya requires US$23 million to contain desert locusts
Kenya requires 2.3 billion shillings (about 23 million U.S. dollars) to eradicate the threat posed by desert locusts that crossed into the country on...
Desert locusts spread to 17 districts in Uganda
Desert locusts have spread to 17 districts in Uganda, a top government official said Tuesday.
Bright Rwamirama, minister of state for agriculture told reporters here...
