BeetTech26 highlights sugar beet pest and disease priorities for 2026

With sugar beet drilling approaching, a visit to BeetTech26 provided an opportunity to catch up with practical advice for the new season and gain an insight into technology advances in sugar beet

Teresa Rush

28 February 2026 • 6 min read

BeetTech26 highlights sugar beet pest and disease priorities for 2026

Good on-farm hygiene is essential to breaking pest and disease cycles in sugar beet. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but proactive, field-specific decisions made now will significantly reduce risk...

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