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Beet seed threatens to become last since count
So far, beet sowing has lagged far behind other years and threatens to become the last since the count from 2003. The later sowing is expected to be reflected in a lower sugar yield. The only region where substantial sowing was done last week is on the Northern Clay.
The precipitation in recent weeks has ensured that the beet sowing machines could hardly enter the land. Last week (week 14) for the first time, the soil was only capable enough to sow hectares. In total, more than 6.000 hectares have been sown so far, or more than 7% of the expected area this season. Cosun Beet Company reports this.
The sown hectares are mainly due to the Oldambt area in Groningen, where almost 90% has already been sown last week. As a result, the Northern Clay region takes the lead with 30% in beet sowing. Growers from other regions have managed to sow only a few percent.
Later beet sowing will cost yield
The average sowing date threatens to become the lowest since records have been kept since 2003. With the precipitation of the past few days, we are heading for an average sowing date that is after April 20. Years closest to this are 2008 and 2018, both with an average sowing date of April 16. According to a model calculation, Cosun Beet Company assumes that this later sowing date will cost yields. Under an average course of the season, this will yield 750 kilograms of sugar yield per hectare less, Cosun reports.
Jesse Torringa
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