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Japan warns of 21 pests and diseases if import ban on US potatoes ends
Hearings with farmers and government officials to begin next month Japan bans imports of most fresh potatoes due to risk of harmful pests and microbes. (Photo by Nanami Sato) TOKYO — Japan will be at risk of 21 pests and diseases if fresh potatoes from the U.S. are allowed to be freely imported, the Japanese government said […]
By deepak · August 31, 2026 · 1 min read
Hearings with farmers and government officials to begin next month
Japan bans imports of most fresh potatoes due to risk of harmful pests and microbes. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
TOKYO — Japan will be at risk of 21 pests and diseases if fresh potatoes from the U.S. are allowed to be freely imported, the Japanese government said Friday.
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