Desert Locust Outbreak Worsens in Ethiopia

BY RELIEF WEB The Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaria) infestation in Ethiopia has deteriorated, despite ongoing ground and aerial control operations. Together with the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Agriculture and the Desert Locust Control Organization for Eastern Africa, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has called for immediate action to control the infestation.

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Eritrea, Saudi Arabia Conclude Accord on Assistance of Anti-Desert Locust Pesticides

By Eritrea Profile, The Ministries of Agriculture of Eritrea and Saudi Arabia concluded an agreement on August 30th regarding assistance of anti-desert locust pesticides. The signing ceremony was held at the head office of the Ministry of Agriculture. The agreement includes the provision of 20 thousand liters of anti-locust pesticides as part of the precaution […]

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Eritrea Harnessing Power of Modern Technology to Detect and Control Desert Locust

By FAO, Desert Locust outbreaks cause extensive damage leaving communities vulnerable to food insecurity. In Eritrea, for example, Desert Locust are a perennial threat, with almost annual outbreaks thus there is a need for clear early warning mechanisms. While controlling the movement of the pest may not be possible, the country is harnessing the power […]

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Eritrea: Saudi Provides Assistance to Combat Locust

By SPA, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recently sent corporate assistance worth $300,000 to Eritrea to combat locust swarms. The assistance, which also includes eleven tons of pesticides and two transport vehicles, was delivered by Saudi acting Charge’ D’Affaires in Asmara Shadeed bin Hamid Al-Sahali and representatives of the Ministry of Finance of the […]

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