Complete: The effect of paper pulp on the beet crop
Timescale:
2011 - 2013
Project Lead:
E Burks, E Ober and P Chambers
Project Sponsor:
BBRO
Project Summary
Landfill is becoming increasingly expensive. This project assessed the impact of the use of paper pulp on sugar beet.
Latest report
Outcomes / Key Message For Growers And Industry
- The application of paper pulp had no effect on;
Plant establishment
Plant population
Plant growth and appearance
Nitrogen requirements
Adjusted root yields
- No extra nitrogen was required when beet was grown following paper pulp application
- No benefits of paper pulp on the growth or quality of sugar beet were evident
- Additional nitrogen application (permitted following paper pulp application) did affect beet yield and quality.
BBRO is a not for profit company
We are set up jointly by British Sugar plc and NFU Sugar
