Sugar beet

Defra has given ‘clear direction’ negotiations should resume after British Sugar offers growers contract despite no agreement with NFU Sugar

The union has written to the Farming Minister asking him to exercise powers available to set the sugar supply price after negotiations broke down and British Sugar communicated its contract offer to growers without agreement

British Sugar said it had made the decision as growers needed certainty as negotiations continue into November

This year's BeetField, arranged by the BBRO, has provided opportunity for growers to hear the latest advice on crop management

NFU Sugar and British Sugar have so far failed to reach agreement on the 2024/25 contract

A new study claiming sugar beet growers are responsible for harming nature has been dismissed by union

NFU Sugar says the offer from British Sugar is inadequate

BRITISH Sugar's announcement of an early delivery allowance (EDA) for 2023 has come ‘far too late' for growers.

As fertiliser prices hit record highs last year, many farmers were forced to rethink their crop nutrition programmes.

With aphid activity increasing and many sugar beet crops behind because of delayed drilling, the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) is advising growers to monitor crops and review aphicide options.