23 August 2021
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1 min read
Tortoise beetles have been found in a sugar beet crop in Wissington, Norfolk. As a very rare species in the UK, it is the first case of the pest ever reported to the British Beet Research Organisation...
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With increasing weed pressures, herbicide use challenges and tougher regulations, what lies ahead for sugar beet weed control in GB? A British Beet Research Organisation weeds seminar in Peterborough took a look into the future
19 March 2026
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6 min read
Researchers are working with farmers and industry experts to identify ways of measuring early soil health markers
18 March 2026
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3 min read
Soil pH is one of the few factors farmers can actually control. Survey data suggests most aren't. We look at what that's costing grassland businesses.
18 March 2026
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1 min read
