Advisory Bulletin

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

2017 Advisory Bulletin No 6

Evaluation of key commercial seed bulks and associated treatments have not shown any emergence issues but under the cold, dry conditions in April germination an...

2017 Advisory Bulletin No. 5

Some crops are showing variability both within and between fields especially where there are differences in rainfall, soil type and field topography. The result...

2017 Advisory Bulletin No 4

The run of cold temperatures has meant that germination has been slow and some emerged seedlings have also been affected by the frost. Recovery has been slow in...

2017 Advisory Bulletin No 3

Warm weather encouraging good growth of sugar beet and unfortunately weeds. Minimise risks now from over wintered pest and diseases with good crop hygiene.

2017 Advisory Bulletin No 2

Soil conditions improving. Check temperatures and moisture at depth prior to drilling.

2017 Advisory Bulletin No 1

Seed beds should now be prepared - new season looming.

2016 Advisory Bulletin No 18

All you need to know re harvest and storage.

2016 Advisory Bulletin No 17

A few cases of root rot being reported. Check what's happening beneath the surface and plan your lifting campaign accordingly.

2016 Advisory Bulletin No 16

Good news as little sign of foliar disease in crops as yet but please remain vigilant as once infection occurs it can spread quickly.

2016 Advisory Bulletin No 15

Moisture stress beginning to show on some sugar beet fields. Irrigation advised for those with access to water.

2016 Advisory Bulletin No 14

Low soil pH being detected in the BBRO plant clinic.

2016 Advisory Bulletin No 12

The crop is beginning to catch up, thanks to the warm weather but clear signs of soil 'slumping' can be viewed on the fields still struggling.

2016 Advisory Bulletin No 11

June rainfall is being reported as one of the highest for many years (some beet growers have experienced six months of rain within 30 days).

2016 Advisory Bulletin No 10

Breaking news! Approval received for use of Biscaya.

2016 Advisory Bulletin No 9

BBRO has submitted and EAMU request for use of Biscaya for leaf miner control as the pressure from the pest continues to grow. First silver Y moth found and ...