Related items
Showing items related by metadata.
-
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureMoroccan locust control measures in Afghanistan
2025 campaign
2025Also available in:
No results found.Locust outbreaks continue to pose a serious threat to food security across many countries. In Afghanistan, the Moroccan locust (Dociostaurus maroccanus) remains a persistent challenge, endangering agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the northern, northeastern, and western regions. Without timely intervention, locust swarms can cause widespread damage to both crops and rangelands—two essential pillars of food security, nutrition, and income for rural communities.In 2025, nearly 12 percent of Afghanistan’s rainfed wheat production was expected to come from locust-prone areas. The calculation was done base on the 2024 production data. These regions also encompass key grazing lands, where locust hatching typically begins in March and April. Nomadic and pastoralist communities rely heavily on these pastures for spring grazing of livestock, particularly cattle and sheep. When forage is consumed by locusts, families are forced to purchase wheat straw and feed supplements, increasing costs and reducing income.To mitigate these impacts, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) coordinated a targeted locust control campaign in 2025, building on the findings of the 2024 egg-bed survey. Efforts were concentrated in the provinces most at risk, with high infestations reported in Baghlan, Balkh, Kunduz, Takhar, and Samangan. Lower levels of locust activity were observed in surrounding provinces, but vigilance remains essential.This targeted approach underscores the importance of early warning systems, regular surveillance, and preventive control to protect agricultural production and sustain rural livelihoods amid growing climatic and ecological pressures. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureTajikistan: Mitigating the locust spread in Tajikistan and neighbouring countries through Anticipatory Action 2023
Also available in:
No results found.In March–April 2022, the Republic of Tajikistan witnessed an increase of Moroccan locust infestations in its southern areas, and the infestation threatened the bordering regions of Afghanistan. Pastures, and vegetable and orchard productions were at risk of being infested when crops were in early vegetation period. Considering the prevalence of winds in the southern oblast of Khatlon, a cross-border invasion was highly probable. This triggered the activation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO’s) Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA) Anticipatory Action window, thanks to the contribution of the German Federal Foreign Office. Due to timely and controlled anticipatory actions, locust infestations were properly treated in Tajikistan, preventing a direct threat to agricultural production and food security in the Khatlon region. This in turn protected the livelihoods and food security of vulnerable populations at risk of being affected by the locust outbreak. -
ProjectFactsheetEmergency Assistance to Desert Locust Monitoring and Control Operations in Kenya - TCP/KEN/3801 2021
Also available in:
No results found.The Horn of Africa is facing the worst Desert Locust crisis in over 25 years, and the most serious in 70 years for Kenya Desert Locust swarms first appeared in northeast Kenya on 28 December 2019 arriving from adjacent areas of Ethiopia and Somalia to the north The swarms spread rapidly and at an alarming rate Their presence was confirmed in Mandera Wajir Marsabit and Garissa counties, and there were new reports of swarms in Meru and Isiolo counties On 8 January 2020 a very large swarm was reported west of Mandera which was 40 km by 60 km in size It was also starting to mature, suggesting the likelihood of breeding, which would require a hopper band control campaign to be mounted, in addition to a campaign to control the current swarms The swarm invasion and its potential to multiply and spread rapidly to other counties posed an unprecedented threat to food security and livelihoods in the country The occurrence of the pest in northern Kenya caused particular concern, as the agropastoral communities in the region were recovering from a prolonged drought It was therefore critical and urgent to deploy both prevention and control operational mechanisms, to significantly reduce the potential impact of the Desert Locust in the affected areas of the country.
Users also downloaded
Showing related downloaded files
-
-
Book (stand-alone)Corporate general interestPublishing at FAO 2025
Also available in:
No results found.This document consists of comprehensive guidance for producing FAO publications throughout all stages of the process, from conceptualization to dissemination and beyond. It is divided into sections focusing on matters regarding the workflow, visual identity, content and structure of FAO publications. In addition to FAOSTYLE in six languages, this guidance also includes: "Publishing policy", providing high-level guidance aimed at those involved in the creation or approval of a publishing plan; "Authorship and plagiarism guidelines", outlining the principles and criteria for authorship of FAO publications; "Graphic design guidelines", focusing on the practical application of FAO's visual identity and design standards; “Responsible use of AI in publishing”, covering how to use AI responsibly and ethically when producing a publication; “Open Access policy”, a summary of the policy that encourages the wide use, reproduction and dissemination of the intellectual property that FAO produces; and "Digital publishing", guidance on how to create a digital (HTML) publication. Publishing at FAO is a living document and will continue to evolve as publishing practices evolve. A new section on managing a publishing project is forthcoming. Last updated June 2025. -
BookletCorporate general interestFAOSTYLE: English 2024The objective of having a house style is to ensure clarity and consistency across all FAO publications. Now available in HTML, this updated edition of FAOSTYLE: English covers matters such as punctuation, units, spelling and references. All FAO staff, consultants and contractors involved in writing, reviewing, editing, translating or proofreading FAO texts and information products in English should use FAOSTYLE, together with the practical guidance on processes and layout questions provided in Publishing at FAO – strategy and guidance.