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Farmers advised to continue planting despite locust invasion

Government spokesman Col. (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna with FAO deputy country representative and head of programes Hamisi Williams after the aerial survey of locust infested areas in Meru on February 18, 2021. [David Gichuru,Standard]

Farmers have been urged to continue planting despite the desert locust invasion reported in ASAL counties.

Government Spokesperson Col. (Rtd) Cyrus Oguna told Spice FM that though the locusts cannot be stopped, there is a need to limit the impact of the invasion.

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