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Worst locust infestation in 25 years hits Eastern Cape

African Migratory Locusts threaten livelihoods in southern Africa

from WINDHOEK, This is dampening prospects of increased yields this year. The positive weather, while conducive for crops , has created a favourable environment for insect breeding and multiplication. This has fuelled infestations of the African Migratory Locust (AML), Red Locust and Brown Locust mainly in the southern parts of the country. Outbreaks of the locusts were first detected in early 2020, remain a threat to crop and pasture production in 2021. Reports from the Southern African country indicate that the number of AML swarms have increased between January and April 2021. The governm...

GIEWS Country Brief: Namibia 30-April-2021 Format FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Cereal production forecast at above‑average level in 2021, but lower than last year due to localized abnormal dryness and localized locust infestations Livestock production anticipated average to above‑average levels Cereal imports in 2021/22 forecast to decline for second consecutive year Prices of maize meal at high levels in early 2021 due to seasonally tight supplies and increased import costs High prevalence of food insecurity in early 2021 Cereal production forecast at above‑average level in 2021 Harvesting o...