BBRO News

Prof. Mark Stevens receives RASE 2026 Science & Technology Award.

The 80th IIRB Congress was held in Cambridge from 6-9th July 2026.

Industry gains emergency authorisation for the use of Coragen for the control of beet moth in 2026.

Industry gains emergency authorisation for the use of Insyst SG for the control of Myzus persicae in 2026.

As part of a series on the outcome of support for younger scientists by The Morley Agricultural Foundation, Dr Georgina Barratt talks about her goals.

Dr Georgina Barratt reports on how Delta-T Devices soil sensors and data loggers are being used in drought and water deficit projects.

Industry gains emergency authorisation for the use of Coragen (diamide) for the control of Beet moth in 2025.

The BBRO Directors are pleased to announce Stephen Swainston’s appointment

Rare opportunity to undertake a sugar beet related PhD, based at the Earlham Institute, Norwich Research Park.

The 2026 Sugar Beet Recommended List has been released.

Nitrogen fertiliser is the one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on farm from the sugar beet crop.

Dr Simon Bowen

It is with profound sadness that we share the news that our colleague, friend and Head of Knowledge Exchange Dr Simon Bowen passed away on Sunday 10th March.

Dr Alistair Wright was one of a number of BBRO staff attending the Feb '24 IIRB Conference, generating lots of interest in his VY work.

The seed pack information is provided directly to growers via the 'My British Sugar' portal. A copy of which is available here to support our industry partners...

Dr Georgina Barratt presented a poster on carbon in sugar beet to the IIRB in February 2024.