Locust outbreak in Afghanistan threatens wheat harvest

New York: A “large-scale” outbreak of the Moroccan Locust, one of the world’s most damaging plant pests, across eight provinces in Afghanistan’s wheat basket, could cause massive crop losses and “dramatically” worsen food insecurity.

Afghanistan seeks UN's support for wheat storage facilities

Kabul: Afghanistan's Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock has urged the  United Nations to support by providing storage facilities for wheat as the country continues to struggle with its economic situation, media reports said.