British potato farmers have declared full liberation from the threat of the Colorado beetle infestation.

Great Britain has achieved a significant victory in the field of biosecurity following the eradication of the Colorado beetle, which is capable of damaging potato crops across the country. This is reported by farminguk.com. Potatoes are one of the most valuable crops in Great Britain, cultivated on over 100 thousand hectares and playing a central role in domestic and processing supply chains. The beetle was first detected in Kent in July 2023. According to officials, this announcement came at a time when plant health risks are increasing due to intensified global trade and climate pressures, making Great Britain more vulnerable to new pest invasions. However, since 2023, no specimens of the Colorado beetle have been detected, allowing the government to announce their eradication. Chief Plant Health Officer of the Department of Health, Professor Nicola Spence, stated that the beetle poses a "significant threat to plants and the potato industry in general," and thanked farmers, ...