Tanzania: Now Arumeru Farmers Battle With Tomato Pest

Arusha — Tomato farmers in Arumeru district, Arusha region have raised a red flag over an agricultural pest attacking their tomato crops.

Over 800 acres are reported to have been damaged by a specie of moth also known as tomato leaf miner or locally called 'kantangaze' amid reports they can destroy up to 80 per cent of the yields.

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