The government has reportedly taken measures to safeguard the country’s crops, fauna, flora, and grasslands for domestic use and fodder against potential threats posed by locusts.

Through its surveillance programme, the Ministry of Agriculture has mapped out areas naturally prone to locust outbreaks.

Ministry Principal Public Relations Officer, Bhalewa Zyuulu, said in a statement on Sunday that these natural breeding zones were under intensive monitoring to ensure early detection and rapid response.

Zyuulu assured the nation that no crop damage had been recorded so far, adding that the situation remains firmly under control.

He expressed optimism that with the current measures, the locust population will continue to be effectively managed.

In addition to surveillance, capacity-building initiatives have been implemented.

“All officers in districts across Central, Southern, and Western Provinces have undergone specialized training in locust control,” Zyuulu said.

He explained that this training would ensure district-level technical teams were well equipped with skills to manage any potential threat.

Zyuulu reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to safeguarding national food security and protecting the livelihoods of farmers by remaining vigilant, proactive, and responsive to crop protection challenges.

“Government therefore urges the farming community and the public to remain calm and cooperate with agricultural officers on the ground as surveillance and training activities continue,” he added.