Netherlands: Beet campaign is off to a good start with good sugar content

In the first week, the sugar content is on average around 15.5 percent nationwide. This is around 0.5 percentage points higher than last year (15.0%). Due to the extremely wet spring, moderate summer and late summer period, the beet developed differently per region and per plot. In addition, there is a high leaf mold pressure. Many plots have to deal with structural damage that has limited uniform growth of plots. Yield differences are therefore greater than in previous years. Tare figures and sugar content The good harvest conditions last week ensured relatively low tare figures. The average tare percentage is 8.3 percent. After a few weeks of campaign, a better picture of the sugar yields will emerge. Regional figures Regional ...