Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Threatens Port Vila Crops
A growing fight is underway in Vanuatu to protect coconut crops from the coconut rhinoceros beetle. Efforts to contain the beetle have been ongoing since its detection. In Port Vila, an estimated 80 to 85 percent of coconuts have already been destroyed by the pest. The beetle was first detected in 2019 and is now spreading to other islands offshore of Fatui. The infestation is reportedly spreading to other islands offshore of Efate. The damage to the local coconut supply is described as very. Damage is reported to be widespread across the island. The infestation threatens corporate coconut production and local farmer livelihoods. Local farmers rely heavily on coconut production for their income. There are concerns regarding the potential spread of the beetle to ports, airports, and wharves. The coconut rhinoceros beetle poses a threat to plantations in Santo.
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“In Vanuatu, there's a growing fight to protect coconuts, one of the country's most valuable crops, and a key source of income for thousands of families.”
“The coconut rhinoceros beetle was first detected in 2019, and despite efforts to contain it, the pet...”
“In Vanuatu, there's a growing fight to protect coconuts, one of the country's most valuable crops, and a key source of income for thousands of families. The coconut rhinoceros beetle was first detected in 2019.”
“Like most of the coconuts around the island are damaged by the CRB. And it's now spreading out to the other islands under offshore of FATI. And we could say that it's likely 80 to 85% of the coconuts in Portfila have been already destroyed”
“85% of the coconuts in Portfila have been already destroyed by the...”
“it's likely 80 to 85% of the coconuts in Portfila have been already destroyed by the...”
“85% of the coconuts in Portfila have been already destroyed by the... And we could say that it's likely 80 to 85% of the coconuts in Portfila have been already destroyed”
“85% of the coconuts in Port Vila have been already destroyed by the... most of the coconuts around the island are damaged by the CRB.”
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