Vigilance urged as potato industry faces Colorado beetle threat

APHA heads to RHS Chelsea Flower Show to explain risk to growers

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APHA is warning farmers to watch out for signs of Colorado beetle
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APHA is warning farmers to watch out for signs of Colorado beetle

Farmers have been urged to watch out for the presence of Colorado beetle, a major threat to potato crops, following recent sightings. The pest has the potential to have a significant economic impact...

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