Madagascar is facing a potential locust plague. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says urgent action is needed before mid-October to prevent widespread crop destruction.
The FAO says the Malagasy Migratory Locusts are usually contained in the southwest corner of the country. However, the last rainy season created ideal breeding conditions, and the locusts are now spreading to the north and east. The government estimates about 460,000 rural families may be at risk.
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