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A Moroccan Locust outbreak this year could result in crop losses ranging from 700 000 to 1.2 million metric tonnes of wheat - up to a quarter of the total annual harvest. ©FAO/Hashim Azizi

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FAO warns of potentially devastating Moroccan Locust outbreak in Afghanistan’s wheat basket

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May 11, 2023

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FAO warns of potentially devastating Moroccan Locust outbreak in Afghanistan’s wheat basket