Environmental impact and economic assessment for UK sugar beet production systems

Tzilivakis, J., Jaggard, K. W., Lewis, K. A., May, M. J. and Warner, D. J. 2005. Environmental impact and economic assessment for UK sugar beet production systems. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 107, pp. 341-358.

Related outputs

Sugar beet

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

May, M. J. 2011. Sugar beet. in: Karp, A. and Halford, N. G. (ed.) Energy crops. RSC Energy and Environment Series No. 3 Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 104-115

Assessing the cost-effectiveness of inputs

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Qi, A., Pettitt, I. R. and May, M. J. 2010. Assessing the cost-effectiveness of inputs. British Sugar Beet Review. 78(4), pp. 17-21.

Enhancing bird food supplies in sugar beet rotations

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Henderson, I., Holt, C. and May, M. J. 2010. Enhancing bird food supplies in sugar beet rotations. British Sugar Beet Review. 78(4), pp. 26-31.

Environmental and economic effects of management of weeds in genetically modified, herbicide tolerant (GMHT) sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2010. Environmental and economic effects of management of weeds in genetically modified, herbicide tolerant (GMHT) sugar beet. World Agriculture. 1(2), pp. 12-17.

72nd congress of the IIRB

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

King, J. and May, M. J. 2010. 72nd congress of the IIRB. British Sugar Beet Review. 78(3), pp. 24-29.

Review of BBRO summer programme

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Walters, C. and May, M. J. 2010. Review of BBRO summer programme. British Sugar Beet Review. 78(3), p. 38.

Pests, diseases and weeds review 2009

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M. and May, M. J. 2010. Pests, diseases and weeds review 2009. British Sugar Beet Review. 78(1), pp. 7-10.

Glyphosate tolerant sugar beet - a review of the potential economics in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J. 2009. Glyphosate tolerant sugar beet - a review of the potential economics in the UK. Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 91 . pp. 115-123

BBRO summer programme

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Walters, C. 2009. BBRO summer programme. British Sugar Beet Review. 77(3), p. 28.

Control of weed beet and bolters

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2009. Control of weed beet and bolters. British Sugar Beet Review. 77(2), pp. 34-35.

Fungicide strategies for 2009

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M. and May, M. J. 2009. Fungicide strategies for 2009. British Sugar Beet Review. 77(2), pp. 24-25.

Rhizomania survey 2008

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M., Mothersole, D. and May, M. J. 2009. Rhizomania survey 2008. British Sugar Beet Review. 77(1), pp. 32-35.

Pests, weeds and diseases review of 2008

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M. and May, M. J. 2009. Pests, weeds and diseases review of 2008. British Sugar Beet Review. 77(1), pp. 28-32.

Rhizomania: protect your yield with resistant varieties

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M. and May, M. J. 2008. Rhizomania: protect your yield with resistant varieties. British Sugar Beet Review. 76(2), pp. 22-24.

Fungicides for 2008

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Stevens, M. 2008. Fungicides for 2008. British Sugar Beet Review. 76(2), pp. 14-19.

Aphids galore! So how did the industry avert a virus yellows epidemic in 2007?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M., Harrington, R., Parker, S. J., Cox, D. M., Foster, S. P. and May, M. J. 2008. Aphids galore! So how did the industry avert a virus yellows epidemic in 2007? British Sugar Beet Review. 76(1), pp. 20-29.

Crop protection review of 2007

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Stevens, M. 2008. Crop protection review of 2007. British Sugar Beet Review. 76(1), pp. 37-39.

IIRB Congress 2008

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and King, J. 2008. IIRB Congress 2008. British Sugar Beet Review. 76(1), pp. 32-36.

Lower price = intensive beet growing

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2007. Lower price = intensive beet growing. Fieldwise. March 2007, pp. 2-4.

Reducing pesticide applications to row crops - a simple solution?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

May, M. J. 2007. Reducing pesticide applications to row crops - a simple solution? Abstracts AAB One Day Conference on Innovative Ideas in Pest and Weed Control in Field Vegetables, Wellesbourne, 13 November 2007 .

The implications of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops for UK farmland biodiversity: a summary of the results of the Farm Scale Evaluations project

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Brooks, D. R., Firbank, L. G., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D. B., Scott, R. J., Squire, G. R. and Woiwod, I. P. 2007. The implications of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops for UK farmland biodiversity: a summary of the results of the Farm Scale Evaluations project. Proceedings Open Seminar on the Cultivation of Genetically Modified Crops and Evaluation of Ecological Effects, Tokyo, 3 November 2007 . NIAES, Tsukuba. pp. 29-52

Ornithological ups and downs. Bird populations on Broom's Barn

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Thornhill, W. A. and May, M. J. 2007. Ornithological ups and downs. Bird populations on Broom's Barn. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(3), pp. 18-21.

Soil management for sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

King, J. and May, M. J. 2007. Soil management for sugar beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(3), pp. 29-31.

Industry says goodbye to three members of Broom's Barn staff

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2007. Industry says goodbye to three members of Broom's Barn staff. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(2), pp. 52-53.

IIRB Congress 2007

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

King, J., May, M. J. and Jarvis, P. 2007. IIRB Congress 2007. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(2), pp. 36-38.

Shorter rotations? - What effect on weed beet and fat-hen?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Cussans, J. W., May, M. J. and Champion, G. T. 2007. Shorter rotations? - What effect on weed beet and fat-hen? British Sugar Beet Review. 75(3), pp. 26-28.

Fungicides for 2007: options for control and maximizing yield

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stevens, M., May, M. J. and Asher, M. J. C. 2007. Fungicides for 2007: options for control and maximizing yield. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(2), pp. 19-22.

Mitigation of indirect environmental effects of GM crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pidgeon, J. D., May, M. J., Perry, J. N. and Poppy, G. M. 2007. Mitigation of indirect environmental effects of GM crops. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 274, pp. 1475-1479. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2007.0401

Planning weed control programmes for 2007

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2007. Planning weed control programmes for 2007. British Sugar Beet Review. 75(1), pp. 8-11.

Effects of successive seasons of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant maize cropping on weeds and invertebrates

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Heard, M. S., Clark, S. J., Rothery, P., Perry, J. N., Bohan, D. A., Brooks, D. R., Champion, G. T., Dewar, A. M., Hawes, C., Haughton, A. J., May, M. J., Scott, R. J., Stuart, R. S., Squire, G. R. and Firbank, L. G. 2006. Effects of successive seasons of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant maize cropping on weeds and invertebrates. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 149 (3), pp. 249-254. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2006.00091.x

Close rotation beet - avoid the pitfalls

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Jaggard, K. W. 2006. Close rotation beet - avoid the pitfalls. British Sugar Beet Review. 74(4), pp. 12-15.

Farm Scale Evaluations follow-up assessments of weed and soil seedbank: 2004-2006. Final report

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Heard, M., Brooks, D. R., Woiwod, I. P., Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Squire, G., Hawes, C. and Banks, G. 2006. Farm Scale Evaluations follow-up assessments of weed and soil seedbank: 2004-2006. Final report.

Weeds and weed control

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

May, M. J. and Wilson, R. G. 2006. Weeds and weed control. in: Draycott, A. P. (ed.) Sugar beet Blackwell Publishing Oxford. pp. 359-386

Effects of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant cropping systems on weed seedbanks in two years of following crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Firbank, L. G., Rothery, P., May, M. J., Clark, S. J., Scott, R. J., Stuart, R. C., Boffey, C. W. H., Brooks, D. R., Champion, G. T., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Dewar, A. M., Perry, J. N. and Squire, G. R. 2006. Effects of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant cropping systems on weed seedbanks in two years of following crops. Biology Letters. 2, pp. 140-143. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2005.0390

Efficacy and selectivity of glyphosate and glufosinate in genetically modified sugar beet

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wevers, J., May, M. J., Hermann, O. and Petersen, J. 2005. Efficacy and selectivity of glyphosate and glufosinate in genetically modified sugar beet. Advances in Sugar Beet Research. 6, pp. 45-59.

Meeting the changing communication requirements of the UK beet industry

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pettitt, I. R., Bee, P. and May, M. J. 2005. Meeting the changing communication requirements of the UK beet industry. Proceedings 68th IIRB Congress, Maastricht, 20-23 June 2005 .

An update on the persistence of seeds from crops of conventional and herbicide tolerant oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lutman, P. J. W., Berry, K., Payne, R. W., Simpson, E., Sweet, J. B., Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Wightman, P., Walker, K. and Lainsbury, M. 2005. An update on the persistence of seeds from crops of conventional and herbicide tolerant oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Abstracts 2nd International Conference on Co-existence between GM and non-GM based agricultural supply chains, Montpellier, 14-15 November 2005 .

Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pidgeon, J. D., Dewar, A. M. and May, M. J. 2005. Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe? Advances in Sugar Beet Research. 6, pp. 153-158.

Meeting the changing communication requirements of the UK beet industry

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pettitt, I. R. and May, M. J. 2005. Meeting the changing communication requirements of the UK beet industry. Production and Protection of Sugar Beet and Potatoes. Aspects of Applied Biology 76 . pp. 35-40

Management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for spring and autumn environmental benefit (Previously published in Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B (2005) 273, 111-119)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

May, M. J., Champion, G. T., Dewar, A. M., Qi, A. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2005. Management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for spring and autumn environmental benefit (Previously published in Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B (2005) 273, 111-119). Advances in Sugar Beet Research. 6, pp. 139-152.

Options for further improving the environmental impact of sugar beet crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J. and Champion, G. T. 2005. Options for further improving the environmental impact of sugar beet crops. Production and Protection of Sugar Beet and Potatoes. Aspects of Applied Biology 76 . pp. 63-69

A novel approach to the use of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops for environmental benefit (Reprinted from Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B (2003) 270, 335-340)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewar, A. M., May, M. J., Woiwod, I. P., Haylock, L. A., Champion, G. T., Garner, B. H., Sands, R. J. N., Qi, A. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2005. A novel approach to the use of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops for environmental benefit (Reprinted from Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B (2003) 270, 335-340). Advances in Sugar Beet Research. 6, pp. 127-138.

Interaction of neonicotinoid seed treatments with lenacil herbicide applied to sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., Garner, B. H. and May, M. J. 2005. Interaction of neonicotinoid seed treatments with lenacil herbicide applied to sugar beet. Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 31 October-2 November 2005 . pp. 883-888

The UK Farm Scale Evaluations of GM crops - a post script

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., Champion, G. T., May, M. J. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2005. The UK Farm Scale Evaluations of GM crops - a post script. Outlooks on Pest Management. 16, pp. 164-173.

2005 IIRB Congress - report

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Bee, P., Walters, C., King, J. and May, M. J. 2005. 2005 IIRB Congress - report. British Sugar Beet Review. 73(3), pp. 15-19.

Persistence of seeds from crops of conventional and herbicide tolerant oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lutman, P. J. W., Berry, K., Payne, R. W., Simpson, E., Sweet, J. B., Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Wightman, P., Walker, K. and Lainsbury, M. 2005. Persistence of seeds from crops of conventional and herbicide tolerant oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 272 (1575), pp. 1909-1915. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2005.3166

BRIGHT sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J., Champion, G. M., Lainsbury, M., Lutman, P. J. W. and Sweet, J. 2005. BRIGHT sugar beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 73(2), pp. 18-23.

Weed control experiences in 2004 and prospects for 2005

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2005. Weed control experiences in 2004 and prospects for 2005. British Sugar Beet Review. 73(1), pp. 8-10.

Weed beet control in crops other than beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2005. Weed beet control in crops other than beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 73(1), pp. 26-31.

Effects on weed and invertebrate abundance and diversity of herbicide management in genetically modified herbicide-tolerant winter-sown oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bohan, D. A., Boffey, C. W. H., Brooks, D. R., Clark, S. J., Dewar, A. M., Firbank, L. G., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D. B., Scott, R. J., Squire, G. R., Woiwod, I. P. and Champion, G. T. 2005. Effects on weed and invertebrate abundance and diversity of herbicide management in genetically modified herbicide-tolerant winter-sown oilseed rape. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 272, pp. 463-474. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2004.3049

Management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for spring and autumn environmental benefit

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

May, M. J., Champion, G. T., Dewar, A. M., Qi, A. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2005. Management of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for spring and autumn environmental benefit. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 272, pp. 111-119.

GMHT use in sugar beet - opportunities for weed management and implications for wildlife and rotations

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Champion, G. M. and May, M. J. 2004. GMHT use in sugar beet - opportunities for weed management and implications for wildlife and rotations. GM Crops - Ecological Dimensions. Aspects of Applied Biology 74 . pp. 197-205

Make more of field margins

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2004. Make more of field margins. Four Seasons - Sugar Beet. No 3, pp. 1-2.

Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pidgeon, J. D., Dewar, A. M. and May, M. J. 2004. Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe? International Sugar Journal. 106, pp. 542-547.

ICM in beet rotations and the impact of sugar beet on biodiversity

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Walters, C. 2004. ICM in beet rotations and the impact of sugar beet on biodiversity. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(3), pp. 15-17.

Sugar beet at Cereals 2004

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Walters, C. and May, M. J. 2004. Sugar beet at Cereals 2004. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(3), pp. 18-19.

Botanical and rotational implications of genetically modified herbicide tolerance in winter oilseed rape and sugar beet (BRIGHT Project)(H-GCA Project Report No. 353)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Sweet, J., Simpson, E., Law, J., Lutman, P. J. W., Berry, K. J., Payne, R. W., Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Walker, K., Wightman, P. and Lainsbury, M. 2004. Botanical and rotational implications of genetically modified herbicide tolerance in winter oilseed rape and sugar beet (BRIGHT Project)(H-GCA Project Report No. 353). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pidgeon, J. D., Dewar, A. M. and May, M. J. 2004. Can GMHT beet contribute to sustainable crop production in Europe? Proceedings 67th IIRB Congress, Brussels, 11-12 February 2004 . pp. 107-111

Environmental impact of GM herbicide-tolerant crops: the UK Farm Scale Evaluations and proposal for mitigation

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., May, M. J. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2004. Environmental impact of GM herbicide-tolerant crops: the UK Farm Scale Evaluations and proposal for mitigation. ISB News Report. February 2004, pp. 2-5.

IIRB Congress 2004 - report

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Bee, P., King, J. and May, M. J. 2004. IIRB Congress 2004 - report. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(2), pp. 2-8.

Weed control in 2003 and comments for 2004

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2004. Weed control in 2003 and comments for 2004. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(1), pp. 8-11.

Weed beet - the hidden menace

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2004. Weed beet - the hidden menace. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(1), pp. 18-21.

Ban on triazine herbicides likely to reduce but not negate relative benefits of GMHT maize cropping

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Perry, J. N., Firbank, L. G., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Heard, M. S., May, M. J., Hawes, C., Squire, G. R., Rothery, P., Woiwod, I. P. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2004. Ban on triazine herbicides likely to reduce but not negate relative benefits of GMHT maize cropping. Nature. 428 (6980), pp. 313-316. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature02374

Opportunities for weed manipulation using GMHT row crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J., Champion, G. T. and Qi, A. 2003. Opportunities for weed manipulation using GMHT row crops. Proceedings 7th ICABR International Conference on Public Goods and Public Policy for Agricultural Biotechnology, Ravello, 29 June-3 July 2003 .

Environmentally-friendly crop protection in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., Garner, B. H., Sands, R. J. N. and May, M. J. 2003. Environmentally-friendly crop protection in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet. Proceedings 7th ICABR International Conference on Public Goods and Public Policy for Agricultural Biotechnology, Ravello, 29 June-3 July 2003 .

Managing weeds for environmental benefit in GMHT sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Champion, G. T. and May, M. J. 2003. Managing weeds for environmental benefit in GMHT sugar beet. Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 10-12 November 2003 . pp. 537-542

GM management for environmental benefit

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pidgeon, J. D., May, M. J. and Dewar, A. M. 2003. GM management for environmental benefit. Proceedings 7th ICABR International Conference on Public Goods and Public Policy for Agricultural Biotechnology, Ravello, 29 June-3 July 2003 .

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 April 2003

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Fairfax, C., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rossall, M., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2003. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 April 2003.

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 November 2003

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G. and Woiwod, I. P. 2003. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 November 2003.

The Farm Scale Evaluations of GMHT crops: what do the results mean for sugar beet?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., Champion, G. T., May, M. J. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2003. The Farm Scale Evaluations of GMHT crops: what do the results mean for sugar beet? Britsh Sugar Beet Review. 71(4), pp. 15-22.

Sugar beet at Cereals 2003

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. Sugar beet at Cereals 2003. British Sugar Beet Review. 71(3), p. 41.

Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

May, M. J., Champion, G. T. and Qi, A. 2003. Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet. International Sugar Journal. 105, pp. 322-329.

The implications of spring-sown genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops for farmland biodiversity: a commentary on the Farm Scale Evaluations of spring sown crops (DEFRA report)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Perry, J. N., Squire, G. R., Bohan, D. A., Brooks, D. R., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R. E., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Hill, M. O., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Rothery, P., Roy, D. B., Scott, R. J. and Woiwod, I. P. 2003. The implications of spring-sown genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops for farmland biodiversity: a commentary on the Farm Scale Evaluations of spring sown crops (DEFRA report).

Crop management and agronomic context of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Bennett, S., Brooks, D. R., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R. E., Firbank, L. G., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Perry, J. N., Randle, Z., Rossall, M. J., Rothery, P., Skellern, M. P., Scott, R. J., Squire, G. R. and Thomas, M. R. 2003. Crop management and agronomic context of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1801-1818. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2003.1405

On the rationale and interpretation of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Squire, G. R., Brooks, D. R., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Daniels, R. E., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M. S., Hill, M. O., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Perry, J. N., Roy, D. B., Woiwod, I. P. and Firbank, L. G. 2003. On the rationale and interpretation of the Farm Scale Evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 358, pp. 1779-1799.

Integrated crop management in sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. Integrated crop management in sugar beet. International Sugar Journal. 105(1250), pp. 78-82.

Sugar beet growing on 2003

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. Sugar beet growing on 2003. Farming First. Spring/Summer 2003, p. 4.

Sugar beet and the UK environment

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Walters, C. and May, M. J. 2003. Sugar beet and the UK environment. British Sugar Beet Review. 71(3), pp. 5-7.

Sugar beet growing in northern Italy

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Bee, P., May, M. J. and Draycott, P. 2003. Sugar beet growing in northern Italy. British Sugar Beet Review. 71(3), pp. 16-19.

Sugar beet growing in Italy

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. Sugar beet growing in Italy. Nickerson Sugar Beet Club Newsletter. Issue 9.

Sugar beet farmers must see the light

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. Sugar beet farmers must see the light. Farm Business. 20 March 2003, p. 24.

Using headland margins to boost environmental benefits of sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Nowakowski, M. 2003. Using headland margins to boost environmental benefits of sugar beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 71(2), pp. 48-51.

Economic consequences for UK farmers of growing GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

May, M. J. 2003. Economic consequences for UK farmers of growing GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 142, pp. 41-48.

A novel approach to the use of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops for environmental benefit

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewar, A. M., May, M. J., Woiwod, I. P., Haylock, L. A., Champion, G. T., Garner, B. H., Sands, R. J. N., Qi, A. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2003. A novel approach to the use of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops for environmental benefit. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 270, pp. 335-340.

Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J., Champion, G. T. and Qi, A. 2003. Novel weed management options in GM herbicide tolerant sugar beet. Proceedings 1st Joint IIRB-ASSBT Congress, San Antonio, 26 February-1 March 2003 . pp. 77-89

First joint conference for 30 years: meeting of European and American sugar beet technologists

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2003. First joint conference for 30 years: meeting of European and American sugar beet technologists. British Sugar Beet Review. 71(2), pp. 18-20.

An introduction to the farm-scale evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Firbank, L. G., Heard, M. S., Woiwod, I. P., Hawes, C., Haughton, A. J., Champion, G. T., Scott, R. J., Hill, M. O., Dewar, A. M., Squires, G. R., May, M. J., Brooks, D. R., Bohan, D. A., Daniels, R. E., Osborne, J. L., Roy, D. B., Black, H. I. J., Rothery, P. and Perry, J. N. 2003. An introduction to the farm-scale evaluations of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops. Journal of Applied Ecology. 40 (1), pp. 2-16. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2664.2003.00787.x

Management of GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for potential environmental benefit to farmland birds

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., May, M. J. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2002. Management of GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet for potential environmental benefit to farmland birds. Institute Of Arable Crops Research Annual Report. 2001-2002, pp. 44-47.

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 27 March 2002

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Bennett, S., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Norton, L., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Watkins, J., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2002. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 27 March 2002.

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 November 2002

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Fairfax, C., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rossall, M., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2002. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 1 November 2002.

Sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2002. Sugar beet. Crop Production Magazine. 4, p. 38.

The effect of late weed control in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet on the biodiversity of arthropods

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., Garner, B. H., Sands, R. J. N., Baker, P. M. and May, M. J. 2002. The effect of late weed control in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet on the biodiversity of arthropods. Proceedings 12th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Wageningen, 24-27 June 2002 . pp. 100-101

Sugar beet and related crops

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

May, M. J. 2002. Sugar beet and related crops. in: Naylor, R. E. L. (ed.) Weed management handbook Oxford Blackwell Scientific Publications. pp. 373-376

Environmental assessment of sugar beet production

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Tzilivakis, J., Jaggard, K. W., Lewis, K. A., May, M. J. and Warner, D. J. 2002. Environmental assessment of sugar beet production. Proceedings 65th IIRB Congress, Brussels, February 2002 . pp. 13-33

Weed beet control 2002

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Longden, P. J., May, M. J. and Fisher, S. J. 2002. Weed beet control 2002. British Sugar Beet Review. 70(2), pp. 38-41.

Novel approaches to weed management and their effects on sugar beet yield

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Champion, G. T., May, M. J., Sawford, K., Goward, S. and Davidson, H. 2002. Novel approaches to weed management and their effects on sugar beet yield. Proceedings 12th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Wageningen, 24-27 June 2002 . pp. 148-149

Grower's Guide 6th edition goes on-line

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J., Pettitt, I. R. and Fisher, S. 2002. Grower's Guide 6th edition goes on-line. British Sugar Beet Review. 70(1), pp. 32-34.

Weed control in 2002

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Lainsbury, M. 2002. Weed control in 2002. British Sugar Beet Review. 70(1), pp. 9-11.

Low cost weed control in UK sugar beet production?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J. 2002. Low cost weed control in UK sugar beet production? British Crop Protection Council 38th Annual Review of Weed Control . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 39-46

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 31 January 2001

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Bater, J., Bennett, S., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Norton, L., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rossall, M., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Watkins, J., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2001. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 31 January 2001.

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 11 October 2001

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Bennett, S., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., May, M. J., Norton, L., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Watkins, J., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2001. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 11 October 2001.

Weed management for agricultural and environmental benefit in GMHT sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pidgeon, J. D., Dewar, A. M. and May, M. J. 2001. Weed management for agricultural and environmental benefit in GMHT sugar beet. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 2001 . pp. 373-380

Control of volunteer potatoes in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet and the consequences for populations of potato cyst nematodes

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., May, M. J., Beane, J. and Perry, R. N. 2001. Control of volunteer potatoes in GM herbicide-tolerant sugar beet and the consequences for populations of potato cyst nematodes. British Sugar Beet Review. 69(4), pp. 19-23.

Sugar beet a grower's guide - an encyclopaedic database in sugar beet agronomy

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pettitt, I. R., May, M. J. and Fisher, S. J. 2001. Sugar beet a grower's guide - an encyclopaedic database in sugar beet agronomy. Proceedings 64th IIRB Congress, Bruges, June 2001 . pp. 109-114

Information transfer for sugar beet production

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J. and Fisher, S. J. 2001. Information transfer for sugar beet production. Proceedings 64th IIRB Congress, Bruges, June 2001 . pp. 81-88

Sugar beet - a grower's guide (an encyclopaedic database for sugar beet agronomy)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pettitt, I., May, M. J. and Fisher, S. 2001. Sugar beet - a grower's guide (an encyclopaedic database for sugar beet agronomy). British Sugar Beet Review. 69(3), pp. 14-17.

GMHT sugar beet - win:win scenarios for agricultural (sic) and the environment

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

May, M. J., Dewar, A. M. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2001. GMHT sugar beet - win:win scenarios for agricultural (sic) and the environment. Posters Conference on Seeds of Opportunity: the Role of Biotechnology in Agriculture, London, 31 May-1 June 2001 .

Weed competition in sugar beet and herbicide programming

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Fisher, S. 2001. Weed competition in sugar beet and herbicide programming. British Sugar Beet Review. 69(1), pp. 6-8.

Weed beet - how to get the most from control methods

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2001. Weed beet - how to get the most from control methods. British Sugar Beet Review. 69(2), pp. 38-43.

Glyphosate applied to volunteer potatoes in GM herbicide- tolerant sugar beet reduces populations of potato cyst nematodes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., May, M. J., Beane, J. and Perry, R. N. 2001. Glyphosate applied to volunteer potatoes in GM herbicide- tolerant sugar beet reduces populations of potato cyst nematodes. Abstracts 53rd International Symposium on Crop Protection, Ghent, 8 May 2001 . pp. 157

Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 20 October 2000

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Bater, J., Bennett, S., Brooks, D., Bohan, D. A., Champion, G. T., Clark, S. J., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Glen, D. M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., Maudsley, M. J., Marshall, E. J. P., May, M. J., Norton, L., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rossall, M., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Watkins, J., Whittaker, D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2000. Farm scale evaluations of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim report 20 October 2000. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Herbicide tolerant crops

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J., Dewar, A. M. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2000. Herbicide tolerant crops.

'Bertie' the beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Goward, S. G. 2000. 'Bertie' the beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(4), pp. 34-36.

Weed beet update (one years seeding - ? years weeding)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 2000. Weed beet update (one years seeding - ? years weeding). British Sugar Beet Review. 68(4), pp. 15-17.

Sugar production in Turkey

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fisher, S. and May, M. J. 2000. Sugar production in Turkey. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(4), pp. 27-30.

Use of transgenic glyphosate-tolerance in sugar beet to control aphids and potato cyst nematodes

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., Bean, K. M., May, M. J., Beane, J. and Perry, R. N. 2000. Use of transgenic glyphosate-tolerance in sugar beet to control aphids and potato cyst nematodes. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2000 . pp. 1229-1236

The Grower's Guide (new edition)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Fisher, S. 2000. The Grower's Guide (new edition). British Sugar Beet Review. 68(3), p. 29.

Efficiency and selectivity of RR and LL weed control techniques compared to classical weed control systems

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J. 2000. Efficiency and selectivity of RR and LL weed control techniques compared to classical weed control systems. Proceedings 63rd Congress of the Institut International de Recherches Betteravieres, Interlaken, February 2000 . pp. 163-170

Weed control in 1999 and comments for 2000

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fisher, S. and May, M. J. 2000. Weed control in 1999 and comments for 2000. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(1), pp. 26-30.

LERAP for sugar beet

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fisher, S. and May, M. J. 2000. LERAP for sugar beet. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(1), pp. 38-41.

Glyphosate applied to genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet and 'volunteer' potatoes reduces populations of potato cyst nematodes and the number and size of daughter tubers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., May, M. J., Beane, J. and Perry, R. N. 2000. Glyphosate applied to genetically modified herbicide-tolerant sugar beet and 'volunteer' potatoes reduces populations of potato cyst nematodes and the number and size of daughter tubers. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 136, pp. 179-187.

Delayed control of weeds in glyphosate-tolerant sugar beet and the consequences on aphid infestation and yield

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewar, A. M., Haylock, L. A., Bean, K. M. and May, M. J. 2000. Delayed control of weeds in glyphosate-tolerant sugar beet and the consequences on aphid infestation and yield. Pest Management Science. 56 (4), pp. 345-350. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1526-4998(200004)56:4<345::AID-PS126>3.3.CO;2-P

GM sugar beet - the present situation

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dewar, A. M., May, M. J. and Pidgeon, J. D. 2000. GM sugar beet - the present situation. British Sugar Beet Review. 68(2), pp. 22-27.

Farm scale evaluation of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim Report. 3 March 2000

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Firbank, L. G., Brooks, D., Champion, G., Daniels, R., Dewar, A. M., Dixon, M., Haughton, A. J., Hawes, C., Heard, M., Hill, M., Lutman, P. J. W., Maudsley, M., May, M. J., Osborne, J. L., Pidgeon, J. D., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Roy, D., Scott, R., Squire, G., Watkins, J. and Woiwod, I. P. 2000. Farm scale evaluation of GM crops: effects of the management of field scale releases of genetically-modified herbicide-tolerant crops on the abundance and diversity of farmland wildlife. Interim Report. 3 March 2000.

Evaluation of opportunities for dissemination of national pest and disease information (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 198)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Champion, G. T., May, M. J. and Harrington, R. 1999. Evaluation of opportunities for dissemination of national pest and disease information (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 198). H-GCA, London.

Farm-scale evaluation of GM crops explained

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Firbank, L. G., Dewar, A. M., Hill, M. O., May, M. J., Perry, J. N., Rothery, P., Squire, G. R. and Woiwod, I. P. 1999. Farm-scale evaluation of GM crops explained. Nature. 399 (6738), pp. 727-728. https://doi.org/10.1038/21516

AAB Conference - protection and production of sugar beet and potatoes

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1999. AAB Conference - protection and production of sugar beet and potatoes. British Sugar Beet Review. 67(1), pp. 32-33.

Cheaper weed control in the Netherlands

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1999. Cheaper weed control in the Netherlands. British Sugar Beet Review. 67(1), pp. 8-9.

Weed control in 1998 - lessons learnt and new herbicide products for 1999

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1999. Weed control in 1998 - lessons learnt and new herbicide products for 1999. British Sugar Beet Review. 67(1), pp. 4-6.

Optimising herbicide applications. What are farmers doing? What should they be doing?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1998. Optimising herbicide applications. What are farmers doing? What should they be doing?

Surf the net to Broom's Barn

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Thornhill, W. A. 1998. Surf the net to Broom's Barn. British Sugar Beet Review. 66(1), pp. 40-41.

Effect of weather on efficacy of herbicides in sugar beet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

May, M. J., Lainsbury, M. A. and Hilton, J. G. 1997. Effect of weather on efficacy of herbicides in sugar beet. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 1997 . pp. 857-862

Changes in the weight and quality of sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris) roots in storage clamps on farms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jaggard, K. W., Clark, C. J. A., May, M. J., Mccullagh, S. and Draycott, A. P. 1997. Changes in the weight and quality of sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris) roots in storage clamps on farms. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 129 (3), pp. 287-301. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859697004747

Information from Broom's Barn

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. and Thornhill, W. A. 1997. Information from Broom's Barn. British Sugar Beet Review. 65(2), pp. 44-46.

Weed control chemicals for 1997

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1997. Weed control chemicals for 1997. British Sugar Beet Review. 65(1), pp. 8-12.

Weed control in 1997 and lessons from 1996

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

May, M. J. 1997. Weed control in 1997 and lessons from 1996. British Sugar Beet Review. 65(1), pp. 6-7.