NZ FUNDING EFFORTS TO COMBAT THE RHINO BEETLE IN THE PACIFIC

NZ FUNDING EFFORTS TO COMBAT THE RHINO BEETLE IN THE PACIFIC

Posted by : Quoting Radio New Zealand Posted on : 15-Sep-2019

NZ to fund efforts to combat rhino beetle in Pacific

Quoting Radio New Zealand – 15 September 2019

“New Zealand has announced a $US11.5 million funding focus on efforts to combat the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle which is threatening plantations across the Pacific.

“The beetle damages or kills coconut and oil palm trees, which feed into integral industries in many Pacific countries.

“New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trades said if the beetle continues to spread it is estimated the region could lose at least $US151 million per annum by 2040.

“The funding will target efforts in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands to combat a new type of coconut rhinoceros beetle and to support.”

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