Advisory Bulletin

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

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.

2024 Advisory Bulletin No 7

Aphid numbers are rapidly increasing in crop, growers urged to be vigilant.

2024 Advisory Bulletin No 9

Aphid populations are being held back by the wet and cold weather, allowing the sugar beet crop to establish well in most areas. However, some nematode and herb...