Local trials bring benefits when
it comes to sugar beet, says
Ian Munnery

Sugar beet growers have two new varieties to choose from following publication of the recommended list for 2024.

Robots are set to plant and weed sugar beet as farm management company Sentry seeks to improve productivity and reduce its environmental footprint.

Growers are being urged to remain vigilant and continue adapting sugar beet spray programmes where necessary after the soggy spring delayed drilling.

A garlic-based nematicide has proved its worth in independent sugar beet trials for a second successive season.

Contract to supply Bury St Edmunds factory with early beet deliveries this September