Francesca Broom

BBRO BeetCast

Business EN ↓ 57 episoder

An insight into the world of sugar beet production in the UK, hosted by the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO). This monthly production provides an overview of the industry with timely updates and future forecasts to support sugar beet growers. Hear from BBRO scientists and the field team, plus grower updates and industry comment.

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Francesca Broom

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27. okt. 2026

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BeetCast July: Potential impact of Virus yellows on the 2022 crop. 01.07.2022 13:51

It has been a very busy few weeks in the BBRO laboratory checking through numerous yellow water pan samples assessing aphid numbers and now testing for levels of virus. Prof Mark Stevens explains the results so far and expected impact.

BeetCast June: Using this year's crop to determine future variety choices 01.06.2022 13:12

Mike May, Chairman of the RL Board joins Dr Simon Bowen to discuss the RL and how assessing your current sugar beet crop can help in determining the best variety choices for your soil type and management programme in future.

BeetCast May: A grower's perspective 03.05.2022 20:51

With the crop underway we join Martin Stuffens, Farm Manager of Park Farm, Thorney to discuss the BBRO trial site that he is hosting and how his crops are faring so far this season.

BeetCast April: Giving aphids their marching orders off beet 01.04.2022 13:55

We are all on high alert following the Rothamsted Research Aphid forecast. BBRO are exploring a number of options to support the sugar beet industry and encourage growers to join with them in finding new ways to manage this pest.

BeetCast (March): Managing the sugar beet crop, with and without Cruiser SB 03.03.2022 18:02

The Rothamsted Forecast released on the 1st March triggered the use of Cruiser SB treated seed for the 2022 sugar beet crop. The forecast predicts that without control measures almost 70% of the crop will be infected by Virus yellows. Prof Mark Stevens and Dr Simon Bowen discuss the options for growers.

BeetCast (February): Positive start to the beet season ahead. 01.02.2022 15:13

Following a successful year of trials the BBRO are pleased to release some exciting news ahead of the BeetTech22 events relating to Virus yellows and Free living nematodes. Great way to start the new season.

BeetCast (January): Informed decisions lead to better crop management 03.01.2022 21:57

We revisit Holkham Farming to meet Dominic Swan of Catalyst Farming and Farm Manager James Beamish to discuss what data they are collecting and the impact this information could have on crop management.