Colombo (News1st): The second phase of the study conducted by News 1st on the spread of the Sena Caterpiller in the country will begin today (Jan 28). The study is being conducted in collaboration with the University of Peradeniya.

The News 1st team who will attend a special workshop conducted by the agricultural faculty of the Peradeniya University will tour the areas affected by the Sena caterpiller once again tomorrow (Jan 29). The teams will include agricultural officers.

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