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Frost-hit beet faces rejection

Sugar beet growers are facing increasing rejections at the factory this lifting campaign following frost damage and now wet weather.

Ashleigh Ellwood
Head of Arable
clock • 2 min read
Frost-hit beet faces rejection

Sugar beet growers are facing increasing rejections at the factory this lifting campaign following frost damage and now wet weather. British Sugar is advising growers to assess beet and advise contractors...

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