Sugar Beet News

British Sugar has been granted a royal warrant of appointment by His Majesty King Charles III.

Alternative modes of action are needed to tackle problem weeds in sugar beet, due to resistance to ALS inhibitor herbicides.

The RAGT Group has announced that the acquisition of the Deleplanque Group, including its Strube and Van Waveren entities, has now been finalised.

One Nottinghamshire farmer is determined to challenge farming practices before he is forced to change with the focus on improving soils.

Six new varieties have joined the BBRO RL, with special traits increasing to meet industry challenges. BBRO head of field operations, Stephen Aldis, offers the details.

David Williams enjoyed an early test-drive of the popular upgraded self-propelled beet harvesters.

British Sugar has confirmed that its 2024/25 campaign has just concluded, with the Newark factory being the last site to close its gates over the weekend.

Farming bosses worry about how the UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) is going to be supported and delivered, especially without the SFI options.  

Defra’s latest Farm Business Income report predicts which sectors will see a rise or fall in income over 2024/25.

Kit Papworth has been elected as the new NFU Sugar’s board chairman, with Simon Smith being re-elected to the position of vice chairman.

The BBRO’s conference in early February discussed a ‘to do’ list for the 2025 crop, and offered insights into the challenges ahead. Rachel Hicks reports.

The release of data from the 2024 sugar beet harvest by the British Beet Research Organisation has been welcomed by breeders SesVanderHave UK.