Post by Paddy by Grace on Apr 8, 2010 13:11:21 GMT -7
www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/07/2865867.htm
Locals in the Riverland say they are seeing the worst locust plague in about five years.
Big numbers have also been reported in other areas including the Flinders Ranges.
A grower at Cooltong near Renmark, Roly Telfer, says the locusts are not posing too much of a threat yet.
"Not at this stage of the year, I think most people have permanent plantings and I can't see that they would do a lot of damage although it could be affecting the winter vegetable crops if they're in at the moment at an early stage - just coming up - they could be damaged," he said.
Locals in the Riverland say they are seeing the worst locust plague in about five years.
Big numbers have also been reported in other areas including the Flinders Ranges.
A grower at Cooltong near Renmark, Roly Telfer, says the locusts are not posing too much of a threat yet.
"Not at this stage of the year, I think most people have permanent plantings and I can't see that they would do a lot of damage although it could be affecting the winter vegetable crops if they're in at the moment at an early stage - just coming up - they could be damaged," he said.