Nationally, 55 percent of sugar beets have been harvested in the Netherlands
Sugar Beet
Netherlands
Published Nov 18, 2022
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At the beginning of this week, 55 percent of sugar beets had been lifted nationwide. On the clay areas, the harvest is more advanced by 60 percent than on the sandy, valley and loess soils, where about 45 percent has been grubbed up. Up to now, grubbing has been possible under particularly favorable conditions. Beets are already being lifted for longer storage, see also the message 'Limit beet damage when lifting for long(er) storage'. Because sugar beet root yields are often higher than expected, it is important to adjust the berth accordingly. The sugar content for the ninth campaign week is 17 percent. Minimize retention losses To limit storage losses, it is important to store beets in a cool, dry and frost-free place. A temperature in the storage heap above 10 degrees, especially under humid conditions, is unfavorable. The expected maximum temperatures for the coming weeks will no longer exceed 10 degrees, so this is no longer a reason to postpone harvesting for longer ...
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