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Locusts breeding in Tharparkar, Nara and Cholistan, UN issues warning

Locust breeding in Tharparkar, Nara and Cholistan, UN issues warning

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has said that desert locusts have started breeding in the desert areas of Tharparkar, Nara and Cholistan, their reproduction is increased by the end of this month. A new report on locust swarms in northern Somalia suggests that migration from Somalia across the Indian Ocean to … Read more

Govt announces to make organic Fertilizers from Locusts

Govt announces to make organic Fertilizers from Locusts

The Ministry of Food Safety and Research has announced that locusts will be converted into bio-compost Organic Fertilizers. According to the Ministry of Food Security and Research, locust based organic fertilizers will contain 9% nitrogen and 7% phosphorus. Professionals, experts and civil society will also participate in compost processing. The statement said that standard fertilizers … Read more