The Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Department of Faryab Province has announced the launch of a campaign to combat harmful locusts in the districts of Gurziwan, Balchiragh, and Khwaja Sabzposh. According to the department, the aim of this program is to prevent the spread of locusts and reduce potential damage to agricultural crops in these areas.<\/p>\n
In a press release issued today, Thursday, it was stated that the campaign was initiated after preliminary surveys and the identification of infested areas by technical teams from the General Directorate of Plant Protection.<\/p>\n
According to the provided information, the designated teams have been dispatched to the affected areas using specialized equipment and pesticides, striving to prevent the pest from spreading to other regions.<\/p>\n
The press release emphasized that throughout the operation, technical principles of locust control, environmental protection, and the health safety of humans and animals are being strictly observed.<\/p>\n
The Agriculture Department also expressed gratitude for the cooperation of partner organizations, farmers, and local residents in implementing this campaign and stressed the continuation of efforts to safeguard agricultural yields. Faryab Province is considered one of the agriculture-based provinces in northern Afghanistan, and the outbreak of locusts could cause extensive economic damage to farmers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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