Failed talks with NFU Sugar on next year's beet contracts

According to British Sugar, the only outstanding contract term which was in dispute was the 'Futures Contract'. They said they will reopen both the contract and seed order screens on Monday, 18th December so growers can confirm their intentions

Rachael Brown
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Failed talks with NFU Sugar on next year's beet contracts

British Sugar said that despite 'intense negotiations' over the last few weeks and reaching alignment on the vast majority of commercial terms, they have not been able to reach a 'final agreement' with...

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