BBRO

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

Beet moth has moved rapidly up the risk agenda for sugar beet growers following widespread and economically damaging infestations during the 2025 season

Participants from the NFU and British Sugar sponsored programme met with MPs to tell them more about their work in the industry and to discuss key policy issues

'Detail delivers' was the theme of the BeetTech25 technical conference for sugar beet growers and their advisers

This week's NFU conference say a panel of industry experts discuss rotational benefits and market opportunities in protein crops

This year's BeetField, arranged by the BBRO, has provided opportunity for growers to hear the latest advice on crop management

With aphid activity increasing and many sugar beet crops behind because of delayed drilling, the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) is advising growers to monitor crops and review aphicide options.