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BeetTech26 highlights sugar beet pest and disease priorities for 2026

With sugar beet drilling approaching, a visit to BeetTech26 provided an opportunity to catch up with practical advice for the new season and gain an insight into technology advances in sugar beet

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BeetTech26 highlights sugar beet pest and disease priorities for 2026

Good on-farm hygiene is essential to breaking pest and disease cycles in sugar beet. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but proactive, field-specific decisions made now will significantly reduce risk...

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