DMMU sends 1,680 liters of insecticide to fight red locust in WP NAIS- The #Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit-DMMU- has sent 1680 liters of insecticide to address the red #locusts infestation in fields in Western Province. DMMU National Coordinator Norman Chipakupaku says four districts are currently affected in the Province. Mr Chipakupaku told ZNBC News that the Ministry of Agriculture has made a request for more chemicals and #DMMU will procure additional chemicals as soon as possible.

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