Old farming foe becomes friend to the 'Locust King'

Former migrant worker waves off opposition to make a fortune from breeding the pest

Before the widespread use of pesticides, locusts were a nightmare for Chinese farmers. For Wen Fengyou, these insects - or rather the growing demand for them as deep-fried snacks - are fulfilling his dreams.

The 40-something farmer is known as the "Locust King" in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, where he has made a fortune from farming the insects.