Honduran corn producers call for emergency measures as locust plague threatens corn crops

Honduras's "Tribune" reported on the 24th that Medina warned that the locust plague threatened various crops. Locusts moved from pastures to corn fields, and all types of corn would be destroyed. Although the leaves of genetically modified corn can resist many pests, locusts have affected crops before the leaves sprouted. A few months ago, people were still worried that drought would make the soil uncultivated. Now, a large number of crops across the country have been attacked by locusts, and responding to the locust crisis is imminent. Medina pointed out that at least 15% of the crops in the Jamastrán Valley have been damaged. The crops have been damaged and cannot be harvested. The loss is equivalent to about 800 apples that have been planted. In view of this situation, he urgently called on all producers to pay close attention to the situation and take preventive measures to prevent the pests from further affecting crops. Medina reminded all growers that it is crucial to ...