Modest nitrogen fertiliser cutbacks of 20-30kg N/ha are being advised for sugar beet growers as the 2023 drilling campaign nears. Despite the increased beet value of £40/t, current nitrogen prices mean the standard 120kg N/ha is no longer economically viable. This would otherwise require a breakeven fertiliser price between £250-£300/t. The British Beet Research Organisation […]
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