As locust swarms become larger and larger, more and more countries are affected. Several countries have suffered heavy losses in food crops, and food output has dropped by more than 50%.

This will undoubtedly cause widespread food shortages, lead to an increase in global food prices, and have a major impact on global economic development.

Not only are foreign agricultural experts standing ready, but China also quickly dispatched a working group to the locust-stricken areas in Pakistan to conduct inspections.

National Ministry of Agriculture, a large conference room.

The place is full of relevant experts and leaders, who are connecting with the working group to discuss how to deal with the locust plague.

On the screen, the members of the working group all looked serious and looked worried.

The leading team leader showed the recorded locust plague information and expressed solemnly.

"Dear leaders and experts, the situation here is almost like this. After inspection, we found that the locusts here have entered the mating and breeding period, and the situation is much more serious than expected."

A middle-aged leader nodded calmly: "Your on-site inspection is of great value and significance. Although the chance of desert locusts flying into our country is very small, prevention should be strengthened."

"To this end, we must coordinate the prevention and control of locusts at home and abroad. Experts from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, do you have any opinions?"

An expert with gray temples raised his hand and spoke: "According to our research and judgment, if the climate conditions are suitable, there is a certain risk that the desert locusts that occurred this time will directly invade Tibetan Province from Bakji and Tianzhu, or invade Yunnan Province through cotton pads.

Kazakhs invade Xinjiang Province.”

"Although the risk of desert locusts invading the country and causing disasters is low, once they invade, they will face many uncertainties such as unknown occurrence patterns, lack of monitoring technology, and difficulties in prevention and control."

"For the monitoring and prevention of desert locusts abroad, it is necessary to reserve 50-60 tons of malathion, high-efficiency cypermethrin and other road control chemicals in advance to supply Tibet, Yunnan, Xinjiang and other places..."

After a heated discussion, leaders and experts finally made a decision.

"We need to fully implement locust prevention and control work, strengthen monitoring and control, promptly grasp the international and domestic disaster trends of desert locusts, improve emergency plans, and strive to build a long-term mechanism for locust disaster prevention and control in border provinces."

After the meeting, both the Agriculture Bureau and the Forestry Bureau issued notices one after another, requiring all localities to take serious measures to prevent and control locusts.

As soon as the middle-aged leader returned to the office, the secretary came over to report with a happy face.

"Leader, the Pesticide Calibration Institute called and said that there is an agricultural pesticide submitted for inspection that is very effective and more lethal than existing pesticides, but has very little toxicity. It is highly recommended to be used during this locust plague.

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The middle-aged leader looked surprised and said: "What a coincidence, is it a newly released pesticide?"

The secretary nodded: "Yes, they also saw that the data in the test report was very good, and then they tried it. It was indeed amazing, but the specific effect still needs to be tested on the spot."

The middle-aged leader smiled and said: "This is really good news. Is it the result of a company or a scientific research institution?"

"It is a new pesticide developed by the company and is in the process of application for listing."

The middle-aged leader was suddenly curious: "It seems that this company is very capable of developing a new pesticide at this time. Which listed company is it? ADAMA or Yangnong Chemical?"

The secretary had a complicated expression on his face, as if he was a little surprised. He slowly shook his head and said, "No, it's a very famous pharmaceutical company."

The middle-aged leader was shocked: "Pharmaceutical companies? Why would pharmaceutical companies develop pesticides? Isn't this a big step to cross the border?"

"Which pharmaceutical company is it?"

"Sanqing Pharmaceutical."

"What?" The middle-aged leader was stunned: "Are you talking about Sanqing Pharmaceutical, which develops anti-cancer drugs?"

The secretary nodded: "That's the Sanqing one."

The middle-aged leader's expression became strange: "Sanqing is really interesting. It has strong research and development capabilities. Not only are new drugs emerging one after another, but now they are also starting to use pesticides."

He pondered for a moment and said: "Hurry up and contact the Academy of Agricultural Sciences and let them test the effectiveness of this pesticide on locusts. If the effect is really amazing...then I need to report it to my superiors. This is of great significance to both domestic and foreign countries."

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If a middle-aged leader can sit in this position, he is naturally more sensitive and far-sighted than others.

He deeply understands that this locust plague will have a major impact on the international situation, especially the affected Philippines and Asia.

Even domestically, it is very likely to be affected, resulting in unforeseen consequences.

Maybe the only two places that are okay are Europa and Eagle Country.

If there is a global reduction in food production, many foreign countries and regions will inevitably fall into famine and must rely on assistance from other countries to survive.

China has always provided a lot of food aid to the Philippines, but if there is a locust plague in the country, it will be overwhelmed and must give priority to domestic protection before aiding foreign countries.

However, when locusts cross the border, everything is unpredictable and we must prepare for the worst.

If the disaster is serious and affects domestic grain production, great efforts will be made to stabilize grain prices.

Even if the country is not affected by the disaster, the reduction in global food production will have a great impact on the country.

After all, China imports a large amount of soybeans, sorghum, barley, wheat and other food crops every year. In the event of a global food crisis, domestic prices will inevitably fluctuate greatly, which will inevitably affect economic growth.

What is even more worrying is that once locusts lay eggs in the country and the eggs go into hibernation, when they revive next year, it will be a new disaster.

The number of locust plagues this time is too great. News came from the Philippines that aerial spraying of pesticides is no longer effective. By then, the amount will inevitably be increased, exacerbating environmental harm.

Although there are some special pesticides that can kill locusts, they have not been used because of the high pollution. After all, we cannot let the country bear years of pesticide pollution just because of a disaster.

But if it cannot be controlled, it can only be used. The domestic environmental protection work over the years will be ruined.

If Sanqing's new pesticide is really that effective, then China will undoubtedly have a huge advantage in this locust plague and have a trump card in its hand.

Many disaster-stricken countries have insufficient food reserves, which will definitely lead to food crises in their own countries.

The governments of these countries have already applied for assistance from the Football League, and China has also received the request. They have even expressed their willingness to negotiate and pay a lot of money in exchange for assistance or subsidies.

If China can control the domestic locust plague and provide assistance to it, it will definitely enhance the country's image and international status, and also greatly promote the implementation of the new One Belt, One Road policy.

When the middle-aged leader thought of this, his heart suddenly became hot.

The secretary took the order and left, preparing to arrange the Academy of Agricultural Sciences' locust-killing experiment on three fresh pesticides.

At the same time, the international situation is deteriorating continuously. Wherever the locust plague passes, the ground is covered with bare ground and nothing can be harvested.

Even Eagle Country and Europa can't sit still.

Major chemical giants around the world have also stated that they will contribute to the eradication of locusts.
Chapter completed!