BBRO BeetCast

by Francesca Broom

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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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2024

  • BeetCast October: Seeds of change

    BeetCast October: Seeds of change

    S2024 E10
    24:06

    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 Marshall (NFU Sugar) explain the changes and the advantages these could bring to growers.

  • BeetCast September: Using RL data to make your variety choices.

    BeetCast September: Using RL data to make your variety choices.

    S2024 E09
    19:00

    Chairman of the Sugar Beet RL Board Mr Mike May joins us this month to explain some of the processes of the RL variety selection and how these data can be used by growers.

  • BeetCast August: From cover crops to a lifetime of covering crops

    BeetCast August: From cover crops to a lifetime of covering crops

    S2024 E08
    30:37

    With much interest in cover crops this autumn we speak to both Dr Georgina Barratt and Dr Alistair Wright about their thoughts and what to expect from the BBRO research currently taking place. We also meet with industry stalwart, Tricia Cullimore, who has just retired from NIAB following 52 years of trials and the sugar beet Recommended List.

  • BeetCast July: Spots and Dots!

    BeetCast July: Spots and Dots!

    S2024 E07
    26:09

    If your beet leaves have become 'holey' it could be the Silver Y moth at play, so please watch your crop carefully throughout July for this pest and for any signs of foliar disease such as Cercospora Leaf Spot.

  • BeetCast June: Time for a 'mardle'

    BeetCast June: Time for a 'mardle'

    S2024 E06
    19:03

    'Tis the season of events! The BBRO team have been out and about meeting growers and discussing some of the in-field issues and hopes for this season's crop.