| Event: | IN Insect Infestation |
| Number: | 2023-000102 |
| Country: | AFG Afghanistan |
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| Date (YMD): | 2023-5-10 |
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| Information Source: | FAO |
| Comments: | [FAO] has warned of a large-scale outbreak of the Moroccan Locust across eight provinces in North and Northeast Afghanistan, the country's wheat basket. The sightings of locust at different development stages have been made in Badakhshan, Badghis, Baghlan, Balkh, Kunduz, Samangan, Sar-e-Pul and Takhar, with fresh reports coming in from Heart and Ghor provinces. […] The reports of Moroccan Locust outbreak in Afghanistan's wheat basket is a huge concern. The Moroccan locust eats more than 150 species of plants, including tree crops, pastures and 50 food crops, all of which grow in Afghanistan. It represents an enormous threat to farmers, communities and the entire country. |
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