Army of 100,000 ducks deployed to fight locust infestation | The Independent

Red Locust Infestation Now Under Control By Caren Mwaka The Ministry of Agriculture says there is a significant decline in the red locust infestation across the country. Chief Agriculture Officer for Crops, JOY SINYANGWE says this development follows the completion of phase one of monitoring efforts, which included the deployment of drones and the application of chemical treatments in affected districts. Speaking to ZNBC News, Mr. SINYANGWE stated that the red locusts are now in a solitary phase

Govt releases funds to fight Locust Infestation in Senanga By Sibeso Likezo Government has released 250,000 Kwacha, meant to contain the African Migratory Locusts in Senanga, Western province. This follows the infestation of some crop fields in Senanga district. Agriculture Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, JOHN MULONGOTI announced this development when he checked on the impact of the infestation in Senanga. #locust | ZNBC Today

Sikongo Rice Farmers Thank Govt for Locust Control By Sibeso Likezo Some Farmers in Sikongo District of Western province have thanked government for moving in quickly to combat the red locusts infestation in the district. Representing affected rice farmers, JERRY MUTATA, says his 12 hectares of rice field has been infested by the locusts. #Rice #Locust #farming | ZNBC Today