We provide sugar beet growers and wider industry with the resources required to grow a healthy and profitable sugar beet crop in the UK

We provide sugar beet growers and wider industry with the resources required to grow a healthy and profitable sugar beet crop in the UK

We provide sugar beet growers and wider industry with the resources required to grow a healthy and profitable sugar beet crop in the UK

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Virus Yellows Forecast 2026

Rothamsted Research are forecasting the 2026 VY Risk at 62% (East - Bury St Edmunds, Cantley, Wissington) and 49% (North - Newark). 

This risk is higher than 2025 but lower than 2024.

Early prediction of migration dates (as of 1st March) suggest migration as end of April (Eastern areas) or beginning of May (North).  These may change due to the impact of weather conditions.  Please see the latest Advisory Bulletin for updates.

Further details and guidance can be accessed through the attached forecast for each region and 

EAST Forecast (Bury, Cantley and Wissington)

NORTH Forecast (Newark)

Latest Update

Advisory Bulletin 2026 No. 2

Revised Virus Yellows forecast, use of pre-emergence herbicides and on-farm update

2026 27 Advisory Bulletin No 2

Beetcast

Beetcast March: Preparation key for a good start

Crop vigilance will help build resilience to Virus Yellows

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Virus Yellows Forecast - Grower Advice

Steps to take to limit potential threat from Virus Yellows

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