News
Double protection & no yield penalty
23/06/2010 | The genetic battle against the threat of Beet Cyst Nematode (BCN) is hotting-up and plant breeders appear to be winning against an old enemy.
CEREALS 2010: Syngenta showcases new double-tolerant variety
23/06/2010 | Providing growers with an affordable answer to Beet Cyst Nematode (BCN), the UK's market-leading sugar beet seed company, Syngenta, believes their new double-tolerant variety SENTINEL is the most exciting sugar beet variety it has launched in the last ten years.
BEET 2010: Is variety selection the key to a good crop?
03/03/2010 | The UK’s leading provider of sugar beet seed claims that varieties are now so good across the board, that it will be other factors which have a greater impact on yield.
Still a strong case for conventionals
25/08/2009 | Growers should not turn their backs on conventional varieties, unless there is a definite need, says leading breeder.
The best of both worlds for beet growers?
25/08/2009 | - An early wheat entry after Rhizomania-resistant beet
