Ministry of National Food Security and Research (NFS&R) is piloting a project to use locusts for developing bio compost through community mobilization. The project is at approval stage. Pilot testing in Cholistan and Thar. If 10% population of both pilot areas becomes active then 222,000 force available to combat against locust. The project will result in Protection of biodiversity and fully mobilization of local community to develop well informed system to protect 23.6 mha of cropped area .There will be Reduction in environmental pollution. And there will be Introduction of low cost (60-70% lower) compost and expected return will be around Rs 2.80 billion in two year. It will result in Improving soil organic matter (SOM), soil fertility and soil health. Through this project, Organic farming will be promoted in Pakistan. It will improve crop productivity by 10-15%.
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