Behind every farmer dealing with a crop pest is a scientist who has supported them by developing better seeds, crop protection methods and apps to identify weeds.
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Africa’s devastating locust outbreak exposes need for crop science on all fronts
Effective pest management is the responsibility of farmers and scientists.
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