Our Opinions

BBRO are keen to support growers in investigating innovative ideas or changes in practices. Not all ideas require or warrant full trials. 'Our Opinions' provides an overview of our thoughts and findings from across the growing region, and are not based on robust trial data. Occasionally the results reported here will be investigated further and full trials will be pursued.

Cover crops – don’t miss the opportunity for an alternative source of nitrogen

High production costs in the fertiliser manufacturing industry are causing further concerns about supply and price increases. During the summer, we have seen s...

Exploring sugar beet variety growth habits.

Your questions answered.

Effect of high fertiliser prices and scope for the reduction of fertiliser application

In response to the massive increase in fertiliser prices, many growers are asking BBRO how this may influence the economic optimum fertiliser rates ahead of dri...

Use of under-sown barley (Jan 2021)

There has been much discussion over the use of under-sown barley as part of the efforts to reduce virus impact in beet. BBRO have been working with growers p...

The Good, Bad and Ugly (May 2021)

In May 2020 we released an article on beneficials that has been well received by many. For ease of access we have created a direct link for you here.

Control the green bridge (June 2020)

Whilst the BBRO look for solutions to combat virus yellows, this article provides some useful advice for protecting future crops from the virus and other pests ...