Water for agriculture is a key for food security, says Melvyn Kay

Rising input costs and challenging world markets make experience a vital tool for sugar beet growers planning for the coming 2023 season, writes Ian Munnery.

Growers are advised to continue checking sugar beet crops for aphids – and treat accordingly while abiding by application guidelines.

Sugar beet growers are to receive better advice about growing the crop, following a three-year strategy published by the British Beet Research Organisation.