UK farmers face worst aphid infestation in 25 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 20:50 · Archive

An aphid outbreak is destroying millions of lettuce heads across Britain.

Farmers are experiencing what they describe as the worst aphid infestation in 25 years, threatening to destroy nearly a third of the nation's lettuce crop. The British Leafy Salads Association warns that crisphead, romaine and iceberg varieties face the greatest damage. Growers face combined losses of around £10m.

How it is being reported

• Millions of lettuces ruined by UK aphid outbreakBBC News · 23 Sept, 17:08
• Biblical bug outbreak risks ruining thousands of Britain's crops amid 'worst infestation in 25 years'GB News · 22 Sept, 15:09

In this story: Britain · East Anglia · British Leafy Salads Association

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