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BBRO BeetCast

BBRO BeetCast

By: Francesca Broom
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 An insight into the world of sugar beet production in the UK, hosted by the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO). This monthly production provides an overview of the industry with timely updates and future forecasts to support sugar beet growers. Hear from BBRO scientists and the field team, plus grower updates and industry comment.BBRO 2020 Economics Management Management & Leadership Politics & Government
Episodes
  • BeetCast July: Overarching view of an agronomist

    BeetCast July: Overarching view of an agronomist
    Jun 30 2025

    We meet independent agronomist Penny Oakes in-field to discuss her role and that of the AICC. We also take a brief look at free-living nematode damage (docking disorder) in the Docking area.
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    27 mins
  • BeetCast June: New profile and increasing portfolio of research

    BeetCast June: New profile and increasing portfolio of research
    Jun 1 2025

    Meet Stephen Swainston, new Managing Director of BBRO and hear of the increasing number of projects being undertaken in crop production by BBRO's applied scientist, Dr Georgina Barratt.
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    17 mins
  • BeetCast May: Impacts of water use

    BeetCast May: Impacts of water use
    Apr 30 2025

    We all know how important water is in farming and the pressures upon us to limit use, limit run- off, or to the other extreme manage storm water and flooding. We meet with Rob Holland, Catchment Advisor with Anglia Water to discuss some of the issues they are faced with.
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    21 mins
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