(Thanks to my friend for being lazy and bored, I have a monthly pass for encouragement)

Last night's supper went well. A bottle of red wine is gone, and a small pot of fried peanuts is gone.

Xiao Miaomiao opened her eyes, and when she sat up, she originally wanted to play happily with the little animals as usual. Now I scratched my hair in a daze, when did I come to my father's room?

Its little henchmen crouched on the ground, and now they all looked at her. I guess I'm also wondering, why can't the little master come down to play.

The little guy took a look, frowned and hesitated for more than twenty seconds, and then fell to the bed, his little body arched, intending to go back to sleep.

Let Lao Liu, who was looking at her secretly, be happy, and gnaw several bites on her fleshy little face.

"Dad, why did Miao Miao come here?" asked the little guy curiously after playing.

"Besides, you'll be a little drunkard in the future. Now get up, play all day today, and tomorrow go shopping for coffee berries with Dad. Lao Liu pinched her little nose.

The little one nodded happily and climbed out of bed as soon as he slipped out. first said hello to his friends one by one, and then ran to brush his teeth and wash his face.

Don't look at the little guy who is a little confused about his own personal hygiene now, Lao Liu also asked her to do a round first, and then give guidance. I won't serve her all the time, just to exercise her independence.

In fact, it's pretty good now, but the toothpaste is a bit expensive. Her children's toothpaste also has to be restocked frequently, because when you can't see it, you might just hold Simba's head and brush Simba's teeth.

I also woke up a little late and the breakfast was a little confused. However, the family of three ate quite fragrantly, and last night's supper had no effect on them.

After eating, I went to my own coffee garden and was in a good mood.

The coffee trees that were planted later should be able to harvest a batch during this year's harvest. Although it is said that the number has not yet reached the harvest period, it can still be profitable.

The original coffee trees in my house are also growing very well. Not only has the crown of the tree increased a lot, but the coffee berries are also very pleasant.

It's not the same with small trees to take care of, at least these coffee trees save more than a year of growing season. Time is money, and it's all thanks to Xiaoshu.

When he was done, he picked up the phone again. I also had to call Masika to find out how the coffee berries were ripening in Tanzania, and then we could determine the route of this year's purchase.

"Boss, are you back in Kenya?" asked Masika happily after answering the phone.

"I came back to make sure the ripeness of the coffee berries in Tanzania. Liu Wenrui said with a smile.

"How's your work going over there? The new washing plant can be built and put into use, right? We're going to have to make money this year." ”

"Boss, don't worry, the washing plant will be completed in another week. And there is also a promise here that we will ensure the use of our power supply. Masika said.

"I suggest you come to Tanzania this time first, because the level of maturity is higher here. Now the rest of the company has come here to make preliminary preparations. ”

"That's fine, but you can stay there for two days at most. Lao Liu frowned and thought for a while and said.

"Today you go a little bit more and see the basics of those farms. When I get there, I will be able to save time and not delay the acquisition in Kenya. ”

“OK。 Masika said happily.

"Boss, there's a new situation here. I don't know if it's because of the influence of the climate in recent years, there are a lot of locusts here, and the agricultural risk level has increased a lot. ”

"Locusts? Is it serious? Is it determined to be a disaster?" Lao Liu also frowned.

"Yes, even though these locusts have just arrived in Tanzania, they may also harm Kenya in the future and affect the crops on our farms. Masika hurriedly said.

He still wondered in his heart that the boss didn't know anything about such a big thing.

"Masika, you prepare first, I'll check first. Liu Wenrui hung up the phone after speaking.

This is indeed a new situation, some time ago, I just paid attention to the Sunshine Oil Company, and I didn't care about other things. After checking it on the Internet, Lao Liu felt a cool breeze on his neck.

This locust plague actually broke out a long time ago. He doesn't usually care much about these international news, and he hasn't read it. The real situation is much more serious than what Masika said.

The species of locusts in this locust plague is desert locusts, because the abnormal climate this year has provided environmental conditions for these locusts to multiply rapidly.

Locusts are arguably the oldest and most destructive migratory pest in the world. A swarm of locusts of the ordinary level can have 40 million locusts. In one day, you can move 150 kilometers. Those who pass by can devour enough food to feed more than 30 million people.

In African countries, food is always insufficient. If these locusts plague again, the entire East African region will be threatened with famine this year.

The yield of crops is already low, and they are all receiving relief while planting. The locusts passed by, and in the future they could only live by receiving handouts.

Somalia and Ethiopia have been identified as the worst locust invasions in 25 years. Kenya is slightly better here, but judging by the current locust walk, it will be the worst in 70 years.

The locusts have now crossed borders and entered Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan. And in the current situation, there is simply no effective way to prevent and eradicate locusts.

These locusts, they really eat everything, as long as it is a plant, they will eat it. It will have a devastating blow to the crops and cash crops of these countries.

"What's the matter? What's wrong with the washing factory?" asked Wang Shasha, who brought the fruit bowl, curiously.

Lao Liu smiled bitterly and shook his head, "The washing plant is fine, but now the entire East African region is covered by locust plagues. At the moment, we're still relatively quiet here, and who knows how long it will last. ”

"The locust plague, I've only seen it in TV dramas before. I didn't expect to experience it myself now, and in the face of such a natural disaster, it seems that I can't resist, I can only bear it. ”

Wang Shasha was taken aback, this matter seemed to be a very distant thing for her.

"And when I look at the news, it seems that every year in Africa there are some areas where there is a locust outbreak. Liu Wenrui continued.

"It's also because of the abnormal climate in these years, either dry or rainy. It's just that it's rare for a locust plague to envelop the entire East African region like this one. This scale is really too large, and the consequences will be devastating. ”

"What about our family?" asked Wang Shasha anxiously.

"It's hard to say now, the damage of locusts is too great, and it is estimated that our family will not be spared after flying over. Lao Liu said with a wry smile.

"Fortunately, the food reserves on our farm are still enough, and even if we come over, we can cope with it for a while. However, I read on the news that food is already in short supply in the whole of Africa. They are all waiting for international aid, and the price has also risen a lot. ”

Many things have a chain reaction, not to mention a disaster like locust plague that can directly produce a reaction. Under the locust plague, there is no distinction between country and city people who are affected.

It is impossible for anyone to stock up on enough food for several months at once, even if it is rice and noodles, that is, a little reserve, and vegetables have to be bought often.

Locusts are not picky, they come and eat whatever they want. For the East African region, after this disaster, I am afraid that it will have to be delayed for a few years.

Last night, Lao Liu was still happily calculating the scale of his industry, and today his heart is cold. He is also a member of this continent to make a living, and it is impossible for the locusts to stop harming him because he is handsome.

The flowers in the shed can be used for some protection, but what about the coffee trees and tea leaves and the crops in the field? Even if you are willing to spend money now, you can't build such a big shed.

Lao Liu has always felt that he is very good. But this time, Lao Liu was cowardly, and compared with the locusts that were not a little bigger, he couldn't do it himself. The key is that there are many insects, one can't do it, what about tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions, tens of millions?

When the locusts will fly here is also unknown for the time being. If you're a little unlucky, I'm afraid it'll come in three or five or seven or eight days. A little luckier, in a month it was about the same.

It can cope with the past round of coffee berry purchases, but life is not this hammer deal, and if it is plagued by locusts, it will be in a state of reduced production in the next two years.

In the face of the imminent locusts, Lao Liu couldn't wait. You also have to think carefully about how to minimize the loss.

"This is really a man who is not as good as heaven. After pondering for a while, Lao Liu sighed.

"Come on, don't get too angry. Wang Shasha persuaded.

"Slowly, I was able to figure out something. There are capable people in the world, in case who will come up with a good solution. Fortunately, the locusts are still a few days away, so we have plenty of time. ”

In this matter, even if she wanted to help, it wouldn't help. She couldn't fly to the sky to beat all these locusts away, so she could only give Liu Wenrui some comfort as much as possible.

The locust plague will cause a devastating blow to industries related to agricultural production. Even she knows this very well, and naturally knows how anxious Liu Wenrui is now.