date:Jul 31, 2019
d was on average 10 to 15 percent lower than in 2018, due to persistent drought. The consistently high sugar-content of beet crops was unable to offset the decline in volume. However, the company noted major regional differences, ranging from very weak yields to peak results, which were mainly achieved where the water supply was guaranteed. Moreover, for two consecutive years, sugar beet displayed the ability to adapt to extreme weather conditions.
Mackay growers and Nordzucker are now in a mut