Advisory Bulletin

Regular updates throughout the growing season. Providing forecasts and info to support in field decision making.

2025 Advisory Bulletin No 11

Powdery mildew remains the most prevalent foliar disease but incidence of other diseases is increasing. Levels of virus yellows appears low.

2025 Advisory Bulletin No 10

Decision time for cover crops. Powdery mildew is currently the most prominent disease but remain vigilant for the development of other diseases depending on sh...

2025 Advisory Bulletin No 9

Welcome rain received for many. Foliar diseases beginning to develop, monitor canopies carefully to get ahead of any issues.

2024/25 Advisory Bulletin No 22

How important is sulphur to the beet crop? And why might this nutrient feature in nutrition plans in future.

2024/25 Advisory Bulletin No 21

Aphid and Virus Yellows update

2024/25 Advisory Bulletin No 20

Fluctuating temperatures are causing a few headaches, particularly after sharp frosts.

2025 Advisory Bulletin No 1

Rothamsted's Virus Yellows Forecast released. Aphids predicted to arrive in the crop around the 12th May, with virus levels forecasted to be 16.9%.

2025 Advisory Bulletin No 3

Rain brings some relief at last.

2025 Advisory Bulletin No 2

Drilling underway across the area.

2025 Advisory Bulletin No 4

BBRO aphid monitoring sites are now in position, just as the first aphids enter the crop.

2025 Advisory Bulletin No 5

Aphids, moths and the lack of rainfall - lots for growers to consider.

2025 Advisory Bulletin No 6

Beet establishing well where rainfall received, but various pests to watch out for.

2025 Advisory Bulletin No 7

Aphid numbers believed to have peaked and many crops are developing mature plant resistance.

2025 Advisory Bulletin No 8

Weather conditions are conducive to foliar disease development, monitor canopies carefully to get ahead of any issues.

2024 Advisory Bulletin No 1

First bulletin of 2024, which includes a special section on nitrogen.

2024 Advisory Bulletin No 3

Drilling now underway across much of the area. Growers reminded that drilling into good conditions is more important than drilling to date.

2024 Advisory Bulletin No 5

BBRO Aphid survey now live. No Myzus persicae found in crop as of 19th April.

2024 Advisory Bulletin No 4

Drilling well underway, but growers urged to be vigilant as first aphids are caught in Rothamsted suction trap.

2024 Advisory Bulletin No 6

Green wingless aphids are now being found in crop. Non-Cruiser treated crops will need regular checking.

2024 Advisory Bulletin No 8

Insyst approved via Emergency Authorisation as third spray to meet growing aphid pressure.