Beet Industry Articles & Analysis
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Delta-T Devices is providing soil sensors and data loggers to the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) for use in important drought and water deficit research projects. On average, 59% of UK sugar beet is grown on sandy or sand-based soils, making the crop particularly vulnerable to drought and water deficit. Data from British Sugar* shows that yield losses due to water deficit average 10% ...
Land application of food processing wastes has become an acceptable practice because of the nutrient value of the wastes and potential cost savings in their disposal. Spoiled beets and pulp are among the main by-products generated by the sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) processing industry. ...
Table of Contents Industry Description and Practices Waste Characteristics Pollution Prevention and Control Target Pollution Loads Treatment Technologies Emissions Guidelines Monitoring and Reporting Key Issues Sources Industry Description and Practices The sugar industry processes sugar cane and sugar ...