BBRO BeetCast
Francesca Broom
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S2026E5 BeetCast May: Forewarning of changes ahead
It's a busy time of year for spray operators, so maybe listen to this in the cab as there are some important changes to chemical data sheets coming later this year. We also give an overview of aphid…
S2026E4 BeetCast April: Future-proofing weed control strategies
Like many growers BBRO are preparing for changes in the world of weed control in sugar beet - what can you expect?
S2026E3 BeetCast March: Preparation key for a good start
March sees the release of the Virus Yellows Forecast. Risk is split across the growing region but good preparation and crop vigilance will help in building resilience.
S2026E2 BeetCast February: Change and opportunities
February has been a busy month for BBRO and the wider sugar beet industry with a number of exciting new changes to lead us into the new season. First on the list is the newly released Recommended…
S2026E1 BeetCast January: Keep it clean in 2026
On-farm hygiene has always been an important part of sugar beet management but with increasing threats and climate change it has become a priority for all involved.
S2025E12 BeetCast December: Growing in many directions
December is a time of reflection and whilst you may contemplate how well the farm has faired what about your personal growth? Have you invested enough in yourself to reap the benefits in the…
S2025E11 BeetCast November: Harvesting for optimum yield
On-farm conditions are unlikely to ever yield a 100% harvest of the crop, but could we be recovering more? Mark Winters (British Sugar) talks about harvester testing and how we might be able to…
S2025E10 BeetCast October: Future proofing the sugar industry
Understanding how to grow a sugar beet crop is only one aspect of being a good sugar beet grower. That's where the Sugar Industry Programme (SIP) comes in. Past participant, Eddie Liddle joins new…
S2025E9 BeetCast September: A pest of many crops
We can all marvel at the plethora of insects in our soil but few of us would consider studying any one in any detail. However, this is essential if we are to understand their life cycles and impact…
S2025E8 BeetCast August: The crop that keeps on giving.
2025 has proved a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to sugar beet management. The positives being lower levels of virus and a crop that is resilient to drought, and then on the flip side we have…
S2025E7 BeetCast July: Overarching view of an agronomist
We meet independent agronomist Penny Oakes in-field to discuss her role and that of the AICC. We also take a brief look at free-living nematode damage (docking disorder) in the Docking area.
S2025E6 BeetCast June: New profile and increasing portfolio of research
Meet Stephen Swainston, new Managing Director of BBRO and hear of the increasing number of projects being undertaken in crop production by BBRO's applied scientist, Dr Georgina Barratt.
S2025E5 BeetCast May: Impacts of water use
We all know how important water is in farming and the pressures upon us to limit use, limit run- off, or to the other extreme manage storm water and flooding. We meet with Rob Holland, Catchment…
S2025E4 BeetCast April: Unpicking seedling diseases
With a little bit of rain, we will soon see the 2025 crop emerging from the field, but what if your crop appears to be struggling? Dr Suzannah Harder is at the beginning of a 3 year trial…
S2025E3 BeetCast March; Covering off cover crops and planning early weed control
Disease pressures are probably not on growers radars at present, but in order to break the green bridge we need to ensure fields are clean prior to drilling, especially where cover crops have been in…
S2025E2 BeetCast February: Detail, detail, detail - delivers
Growing sugar beet without the protection of CruiserSB could be challenging. Whilst cold weather provides an advantage, it is not a guaranteed solution, therefore BBRO will be working closely with…
S2025E1 BeetCast January: Concentrating on the detail for 2025
2024 has passed relatively easily for most beet growers, with a relatively average yield being harvested across most of the growing region. But what is in store for 2025 and how will BBRO be…
S2024E12 BeetCast December: Farming - one of life's universities
In agriculture there are many periods of 'watch and wait' which gives the impression that farming is a laid back industry, but nothing could be further than the truth. The speed of change hitting…
S2024E11 BeetCast November: BBRO's wish list
With a special day approaching many growers will be wondering what they might find under the tree. Well BBRO's wish list, or to be more accurate Alistair's wish list does not entail large shiny…
S2024E10 BeetCast October: Seeds of change
Autumn is a time for reflection but also for change, and in sugar beet things are certainly changing with the introduction of a new way to secure your seed. Nick Morris (British Sugar) and Arthur…
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BBRO BeetCast has published 53 episodes since January 2022, covering topics in Business, Business News.
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