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Madagascar Hit By Locust Plague

The island is in dire need of funds to control the severe infestations of locust that has covered half of the country and threatens food security.

Madagascar: Over U.S $41 Million Needed to End Locust Plague, Says UN Agency

UN News, 26 March 2013

Madagascar needs more than $41 million to eliminate the severe locust plague that is threatening the country's crop production as well as the food security of more than half of the… Read more »

File photo of a farmer in south-west Mauritania in September 2004 during the last Desert Locust plague 2003-05.

Madagascar: Madagascar Needs More Than U.S $41 Million to End Locust Plague

FAO, 26 March 2013

Madagascar needs more than $22 million of emergency funding by June to start fighting a severe locust plague that threatens the country's next cropping seasons and the food… Read more »
Madagascar: Locust Invasion Threatens Underfunded Madagascar

UNIRIN, 13 February 2013

After years of underfunding its locust management programme, Madagascar is threatened by a major swarm that could infest most of the island country. Read more »

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Scientists Develop Code to Predict Locust Swarms

Researchers have spotted early signals on locusts that could indicate when they are about to swarm, a key development in preventing migratory locust plagues on the island. Read more »
- Madagascar: Scientists Crack Locust Colour Code to Predict Swarms
- Madagascar: UN Appeals for Funds to Battle Locusts Threatening Millions
Political Power Play Hurts Malagasy People

While the political crisis continues, life for ordinary citizens is worsening with increases in poverty levels, deteriorating food security and a public service delivery system at ... Read more »
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