UK aphid outbreak threatens lettuce crops, £10 million losses expected
BBC Science1 min read90 words
British lettuce growers are confronting a financial hit estimated at £10 million after an incident rendered approximately 30 million heads of lettuce unusable. The loss, reported by industry sources, represents a significant portion of the season’s output and has prompted immediate assessments of the economic impact on farms and supply chains.
Analysts note that the scale of the waste could tighten market availability and potentially influence retail prices in the coming weeks. Stakeholders are monitoring the situation closely as growers evaluate remedial measures and explore options to mitigate further disruption.
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