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Agriculture denies Farmers' Syndicate tomato borer claims
The Ministry of Agriculture clarified that the percentage of tomato crop infestation by the "Tomato Tuber Pest" publicly reported by the Union of Farmers, Hussein Abu Sadam, claiming that 70% of the produce was affected, is exaggerated and not based on scientific statistics. It confirmed that the infestation rates in the fields are within the normal economic limits and are being promptly treated with control measures, without impacting overall production volumes or food safety. Additionally, the Ministry has launched a national campaign to combat the pest and raise awareness among farmers, urging them not to be misled by false news that causes unnecessary concern. It also indicated that the rise in prices is partly due to increased production and transportation costs, along with the expected higher demand.
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