Although to a lesser extent than last year, the locust problem also continues to affect the companies of Olzai and Austis, near the Benzone dam.
From here a new alarm is raised by farmers, hoping to reach a solution after years of long drama.
«Several fields of our sheepfolds - says Tonino Murroccu - are invaded by locusts. Two months ago, after the appropriate reports, the Laore technicians carried out the disinfestation. From then on, despite appeals, no one was seen again."
Murroccu concludes: «We need more men and means to get out of this drama once and for all. We cannot afford a new invasion."
My colleague Francesca Carta also reiterates: «We are only in May, we need to intervene early. The task force must arrive more frequently in these parts too. Otherwise the damage will be incalculable. We ask that our territory be protected and preserved."