Uganda Desert Locust Control

Updates from Desert Locust Control Operations in Uganda. #LocustsinUg

[MAAIF 🇺🇬 @MAAIF_Uganda]

"The additional support given to the Desert Locust Control teams by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, MasterCard Foundation has reinforced our preparedness as a country," - @Hon_Ssempijja #UGAgriculture

[Hon. Bagiire Aggrey Henry @Hon_Bagiire]

Arrived at soroti flying school in soroti city to witness the handover of desert locusts fighting equipment.
As a country we remain on high alert as we've received information that the locusts continue to breed in large numbers in the uncontrolled breading bases in kenya.

[Uganda Desert Locust Control @UGLocustControl]

With East Africa experiencing the 2nd wave of Desert Locust invasions, Government of Uganda has received additional support in form of protective gear, motorcycles and ICT equipment from @FAOUganda, JICA and Mastercard Foundation through @MAAIF_Uganda : https://t.co/Gs6SdaKmMu

[FAO Plants @FAOPlants]

Numerous immature swarms formed in eastern Ethiopia & central Somalia during December, which moved to southern Ethiopia, reaching northern Kenya.

More swarms will arrive.

Check the latest #DesertLocust Watch report👉🏾https://t.co/p0qAyCHWZQ

[MAAIF 🇺🇬 @MAAIF_Uganda]

Condolence: Hon. Dr. Kisamba Mugerwa, a former Cabinet Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has passed away today, Thursday the 7th of January 2021.

[FAO Plants @FAOPlants]

New generation of #DesertLocust swarms is threatening agricultural & pastoral livelihoods & the food security of millions of people in the #HornofAfrica & Yemen

@FAO is seeking funds for control operations 👉🏾https://t.co/HIdNKTOHLd

[FAO Plants @FAOPlants]

New swarms will start to form this week from substantial breeding in eastern Ethiopia & central Somalia. Swarms are expected to move south as numerous waves & invade Kenya in about 2 weeks, which will intensify during the remainder of Dec & into Jan.

👉🏾https://t.co/p0qAyCHWZQ

[Uganda Desert Locust Control @UGLocustControl]

https://t.co/u1JqPsVBrK

[FAO Knowledge @FAOKnowledge]

Desert locusts are destroying crops and threatening #FoodSecurity in the Horn of Africa and beyond.

Check out our country maps to get the latest updates on the #DesertLocust situation 👉 https://t.co/xT8StEyJls

[FAO Knowledge @FAOKnowledge]

Swarms persist in the Horn of Africa. Meanwhile, hopper bands and swarms continue to form in Yemen, while good progress is being made in India & Pakistan.

Latest #DesertLocust Watch situation 👉 https://t.co/3xLpTv7klX

[Uganda Desert Locust Control @UGLocustControl]

Crop Protection Officers from the Crop Protection Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries are carrying out refresher training for District Agricultural Officers from Districts in North and North Eastern Uganda. #LocustFreeUG

[Uganda Desert Locust Control @UGLocustControl]

Effectively handling Desert #Locusts #locustsinug for a #LocustFreeUG @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor @UGIndependent @observerug @ntvuganda @nbstv @Smart24TvUganda @UgandaMediaCent @JudithNabakoob1 @OgwangOgwang

[MAAIF 🇺🇬 @MAAIF_Uganda]

Mission accomplished: Desert Locust Control teams have successfully eliminated the swarms in Napak District that were reported here yesterday. Unlike the invasions that coincided with inland travel restrictions, these and the operations that followed were covered by the media.

[Jimmybeats95 @jimmy_mutyabule]

@MAAIF_Uganda @PSAgriculture @Hon_Ssempijja @Hon_Bagiire @LtRwamirama @MAAIF_Fisheries @RKDAVID1 @KiberuJimmy @priyagujadhur @UPDFspokespersn Great work 🤝👏

[Uganda Desert Locust Control @UGLocustControl]

Effectively handling Desert #Locusts #locustsinug for a #LocustFreeUG @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor @UGIndependent @observerug @ntvuganda @nbstv @Smart24TvUganda @UgandaMediaCent @OfwonoOpondo

[MAAIF 🇺🇬 @MAAIF_Uganda]

Mission accomplished: Desert Locust Control teams have successfully eliminated the swarms in Napak District that were reported here yesterday. Unlike the invasions that coincided with inland travel restrictions, these and the operations that followed were covered by the media.

[Uganda Desert Locust Control @UGLocustControl]

Effectively handling Desert #Locusts #locustsinug for a #LocustFreeUG @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor @UGIndependent @observerug @ntvuganda @nbstv @Smart24TvUganda @UgandaMediaCent

[Hope Development Initiative (HDI) @HDI_Uganda]

Congratulations ,Hands Up 👏👏 for your Swift Action ,Good Work

[MAAIF 🇺🇬 @MAAIF_Uganda]

Mission accomplished: Desert Locust Control teams have successfully eliminated the swarms in Napak District that were reported here yesterday. Unlike the invasions that coincided with inland travel restrictions, these and the operations that followed were covered by the media.

[Uganda Desert Locust Control @UGLocustControl]

Effectively handling Desert #Locusts #locustsinug for a #LocustFreeUG @BayerCropNL @FAOemergencies @ThermoEnergy4U @FAOAfrica

[MAAIF 🇺🇬 @MAAIF_Uganda]

Mission accomplished: Desert Locust Control teams have successfully eliminated the swarms in Napak District that were reported here yesterday. Unlike the invasions that coincided with inland travel restrictions, these and the operations that followed were covered by the media.

[Uganda Desert Locust Control @UGLocustControl]

Effectively handling Desert #Locusts #locustsinug for a #LocustFreeUG

[Former Minister of State for Fisheries (MAAIF) UG @HellenAdoa]

Desert locusts invaded Napak district yesterday and today, I visited the district to monitor the team deployed in the region to control the invasion.
I am pleased with the efforts being done to get rid of these desert locusts.
@MAAIF_Uganda @UGLocustControl @FAOUganda

[Former Minister of State for Fisheries (MAAIF) UG @HellenAdoa]

I also visited Moroto district where youth are being sensitised about desert locusts invasions

[Former Minister of State for Fisheries (MAAIF) UG @HellenAdoa]

Desert locusts invaded Napak district yesterday and today, I visited the district to monitor the team deployed in the region to control the invasion.
I am pleased with the efforts being done to get rid of these desert locusts.
@MAAIF_Uganda @UGLocustControl @FAOUganda