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Locust Outbreak in Botha Bothe |
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department of agriculture in Botha-Bothe has announced a locust outbreak in
the district. District Extension Officer, Mr Malefetsane Lepota said areas such as Makopo, Matsatsaneng, Kotsonkoaneng, Manamela and Thaba-kholo are prone to the grasshopper attacks and appealed to communities to report them to the department immediately they noticed them. The areas had a similar attack at the same time last year, negatively affecting crop production. Although the department had helped farmers fight the scourge last year, the District extension Officer appealed to them to use their initiative before the swarms could spread. 23 December 2004 |
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| source: LENA |