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.
The use of bio-stimulants on sugar beet
The term bio-stimulant covers anything that can be added to the plant or soil to stimulate natural processes to benefit the plant, beyond fertilisation or pesti...
How do you know when to drill?
It is a fine balancing act, determining when to drill. There is no specific day or formula that can be used in all circumstances, so the BBRO have looked at ma...
Controlling the Green Bridge Effect
The term ‘green bridge effect’ is used to describe any green plant material which survives over-winter and acts as a host for pests and diseases. Effectively th...
Cover crops: role in soil management
The use of cover crops to assist with improving soil health and structure is practised by an increasing number of growers. There is data from both BBRO field ex...
