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Turkana County ready to curb spread of livestock diseases – Agriculture CEC
The veterinary services directorate in Turkana County is on high alert to curb spread and
May 22, 2020
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FAO makes gains in the fight against Desert Locusts in East Africa and Yemen but threat of a food security crisis remains
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, said
May 12, 2020
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Russia boosts locust war in East Africa
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Director-General QU Dongyu has thanked the
May 5, 2020
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Locust attack continues in Kenya as they turn to rice in Mwea
Locusts have continued wreaking havoc in the country as it also battles the Covid-19 pandemic.
April 28, 2020
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Farmer pioneers aeroponics in Rwanda
Growing food without soil or natural light is not something many Rwandans had seen or
April 27, 2020
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COVID-19: FAO and African Union commit to safeguarding food security amid crisis
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the African Union (AU) and
April 18, 2020
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FAO boosts Rwanda’s preparedness for a potential Desert locust invasion
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through its Regional Commission for Controlling
April 13, 2020
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FAO continues to fight Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa and Yemen despite COVID-19 constraints
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN is continuing its efforts to contain
April 10, 2020
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East Africa to benefit from $1.5 million by AfDB to fight locusts
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $1.5 million emergency relief grant to assist
April 3, 2020
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Biopesticides for locust control- an option
By FAO East Africa is going through a massive desert locust infestation that’s stripping farming families of food
April 2, 2020
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Locusts breed and form more swarms
Locusts are threatening to unleash more havoc in the horn of Africa according to FAO
April 1, 2020
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Covid-19 – Let food flow freely
By QU Dongyu, Director-General FAO The COVID-19 pandemic is putting enormous strains on the public
March 31, 2020
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NARIGP project donates vehicles to Kenya
The National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP) has donated 42 double cab vehicles
March 26, 2020
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Impact of corona pandemic on food and agriculture
FAO Will COVID-19 have negative impacts on global food security? Both lives and livelihoods are
March 24, 2020
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Turkana County,Egerton and FAO trial farm
The pictures below are from a sorghum trial farm at Natiira village, Kakuma ward in
March 16, 2020
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We have stepped up the fight against locusts in Kenya- Munya
Shortage of control pesticides for ground and aerial control the main challenge Mature adult locust
March 12, 2020
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Dry weather increases by two the list of countries in need of external food assistance
FAO report highlights risks posed by locusts in Africa amid stronger output trends in the
March 6, 2020
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U. S. funded feeder roads in South Sudan to help local farmers
Farmers in West Equatoria state in South Sudan have a reason to smile after rehabilitation
March 5, 2020
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Germany contributes €17 million to combat Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa
Funds will assist farmers and protect rural livelihoods affected by the worsening outbreak Food and
March 1, 2020
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FAO gets $10 million donation from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to fight Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu has welcomed a $10 million donation from the Bill & Melinda
February 26, 2020
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New FAO project to provide urgent support to flood victims in Rwanda
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the government of
February 24, 2020
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Hunger threatens over half of the population in South Sudan
Food security worsened significantly in areas hit by last year’s floods Some 6.5 million people
February 21, 2020
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Desert locust ground surveillance intensified in Kenya
NYS trained to fight locusts The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
February 19, 2020
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Urgent support needed to fight worsening locust upsurge in the Horn of Africa – FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) Director-General QU Dongyu has said the
February 3, 2020
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Locusts will increase further as a new generation of breeding starts in the Horn of Africa-FAO
FAO latest update on locusts The current Desert Locust situation remains extremely alarming and represents
January 28, 2020
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) key facts on Locusts
Locusts are the oldest migratory pest in the world. They differ from ordinary grasshoppers in
January 26, 2020
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Massive, border-spanning campaign needed to combat locust upsurge in East Africa
Desert Locust swarms in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia – already unprecedented in their size and
January 22, 2020
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Locusts may spread further-warns FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has given out a warning
January 17, 2020
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FAO supporting Zanzibar sea cucumber farming
Seaweed is a precious product for the 25 000 Zanzibari farmers that depend on it,
January 15, 2020
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Resistance to drugs- how to avoid it
When you get sick, your first thought might be to get antibiotics from your doctor.
January 6, 2020
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