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Millions of lettuces ruined by UK aphid outbreak
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
An aphid outbreak in the UK has affected approximately 30 million heads of lettuce, with growers reporting losses estimated at £10 million. The infestation has rendered the affected crop unusable for commercial sale.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckd79wlg2wl8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss