FAO and Belgium support Southern Africa in the fight against the African migratory locust - Angola
FAO and Belgium support Southern Africa in the fight against the African migratory locust Format Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe have been facing a serious outbreak of the African migratory locust (AML) (Locusta migratoria migratorioides) since May 2020. Damage to summer crops was limited as harvesting had already occurred. However, irrigated crops, winter crops and the next season of summer crops are now in jeopardy. About 1.1 million hectares have already been affected, according to the Food and Nutrition Security Working Group (FSNWG). The AML is a transboundary pest capable...
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