The exceptionally high locust infestation, expected this year in Tajiskistan. Is a serious threat to the food supply for the east European nations.The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is appealing for $1.5 million to stop the plague of locusts in its tracks. With this money, the FAO says it will be able to buy the pesticides and equipment necessary to stop the locust infestation.

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