December sugar beet harvesting brings losses

A few percent of sugar beet crops are still awaiting harvest. The reasons for this are complex: from workload overload, difficult soil conditions to logistical and service issues. Unfortunately, the quality of raw materials is decreasing, as evidenced by the results of late harvest at sugar factories, writes Farmer.pl. Deliberate delay in harvesting, especially in winter when temperatures drop below zero and soil moisture levels are high, negatively affects the quality of raw materials and increases the risk of losses for the producer. "Each additional day that the beets remain in such conditions increases the risk of degradation, reduces the technological quality of raw materials, and leads to increased contamination, which directly affects the final economic result," say experts. In addition to the direct negative impact on the roots, the consequence of late harvesting in adverse conditions also increases the contamination of raw materials stored in piles. Beets are stacked in ...