Saturday, 5 September 2026

Brussels sprouts may be off the menu for Christmas thanks to beetle outbreak

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Brussels sprouts may be off the menu for Christmas thanks to beetle outbreak

A surge in pests caused by recent weather is consuming 70% of Brussels sprout leaves, threatening the availability of the vegetable for Christmas. The infestation has left farmers concerned about the upcoming harvest.

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