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Climate Center Denies Tomato Pest Impact
The article quoted the Climate Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture dismissing the reports of a widespread tomato borer infestation in Egypt. Despite claims that the infestation could reach 70% and was expected to cause a significant drop in production and prices reaching 300 Egyptian pounds per kilogram, the ministry confirmed that the infection rates are between 10% and 15%, which are within the normal economic thresholds. These levels are regularly managed by control teams without causing a major impact on the supply or food safety. Experts also pointed out that the presence of the pest decreases during winter, and there are no official reports confirming a 70% infestation. Additionally, these infestations do not affect market stability.
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