(The Star-Kenya) Karen Kandie - Despite more than half of Israel being a desert, and only 20% is naturally arable, it produces 95% of its food requirements and is an exporter of agricultural produce. Biological pest control is a key method of managing pests, instead of chemical pesticides. This year in Makueni county, exports of mangoes were severely affected by fruit flies, and such a biological solution may provide relief.
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