Arable News

BBRO issued an advisory bulletin in mid-September, offering sugar beet growers the following advice to ensure a smooth and more profitable harvest.

This month’s update explores the benefits of cover cropping and how to lay the foundations for your next crop.

The British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) has announced a number of changes to its team, with the aim to continue delivering valuable insights and shape the future of the company. 

High-yielding soft wheat has overcome torrential rain and high septoria disease pressure to secure the top award. 

As the sugar beet campaign for 2024/25 officially launched this week, some beet growers have already started this year’s harvest, and completed deliveries into Bury and Wissington.

Establishing a strong rooting system is fundamental to the resilience of all crops. Farmers Guide seeks expert advice on how best to achieve this through targeted soil nutrition.

New winter feed barley Aleksandra from Agrovista has delivered impressive yields and excellent quality grain in Yorkshire after the toughest of seasons, recovering strongly from the effects of heavy and prolonged autumn and winter rainfall, an expert said. 

1.5 tonnes of sugar pulp have caught fire at the British Sugar factory in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. 

As agricultural machines begin transporting root crops, industry groups have come together for a new campaign to ensure trailer safety.

Bury St Edmunds and Wissington factories have officially opened and are ready for beet intake as the sugar beet campaign for 2024/25 begins. 

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has announced its most successful and varied pumpkin harvest yet. This year’s Pumpkinfest will showcase over 6,000 pumpkins grown with the help of elephant and rhino poo, making it the zoo’s largest and most exciting autumn celebration to date. 

A Wynnstay expert warns that it is important to check maize is mature before harvesting this year, as a difficult growing season has produced variable crops.