Agricultural pests in large areas of South Darfur

The Ministry of Agriculture in South Darfur disclosed the emergence of various agricultural pests, among them starling birds, in areas in the south and southeast of the state. Omar Mohamed Hamid, speaking for the agriculture ministry in Nyala, said that these pests threaten the agricultural season in the region. He added that the security problems in some areas of South Darfur prevented the arrival of aircraft to spray pesiticides on the affected areas, especially in the localities Tulus and Sergila.