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We provide sugar beet growers and wider industry with the resources required to grow a healthy and profitable sugar beet crop in the UK

We provide sugar beet growers and wider industry with the resources required to grow a healthy and profitable sugar beet crop in the UK

We provide sugar beet growers and wider industry with the resources required to grow a healthy and profitable sugar beet crop in the UK

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Virus Yellows Forecast 2026

Rothamsted Research are forecasting the 2026 VY Risk at 62% (East - Bury St Edmunds, Cantley, Wissington) and 49% (North - Newark). 

This risk is higher than 2025 but lower than 2024.

Migration is predicted to begin at the end of April (Eastern areas) or beginning of May (North).

Further details and guidance can be accessed through the attached forecast for each region and BBRO will issue revised forecasts when they become available.

EAST Forecast (Bury, Cantley and Wissington)

NORTH Forecast (Newark)

BBRO is a not for profit company

We are set up jointly by British Sugar plc and NFU Sugar

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