NFU Sugar

Great to attend #BeetTech26 in Norfolk and Newark over the past couple of weeks 🙌 We remain incredibly proud of our independently industry funded @BBRO_Beet and the work it undertakes to support the performance and sustainability of our #homegrown industry 💪 #BeetYourBest

A huge thank you to @KWSUKLtd for hosting the #SIP at their global HQ in Einbeck, Germany 🙏 The 4th visit of the 25/26 programme, this was another excellent opportunity for the #nextgen of industry leaders to learn about the wider sugar supply chain ⛓️ @BritishSugar @BBRO_Beet

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 After months of NFU campaigning, the government has today announced changes to the threshold for inheritance tax for family farms. These changes mark a huge victory for British farmers. NFU President Tom Bradshaw explains. More 👉 ow.ly/TSFG50XNBE7

(4/5) Thank you to @RachelTaylorMP for calling for fairness in the supply chain for sugar beet contracts after visiting a grower in her constituency with @NFUSugar. We continue to call on govt to strengthen the CMO regulations to safeguard fairness for UK beet growers.

Great start to the #26SIP at @GermainsUKBeet! The SIP brings together professionals from across the #sugarbeet industry to develop knowledge and skills towards becoming the leaders of the future 💪 You can learn more here nfuonline.com/updates-and-in… @BritishSugar @BBRO_Beet

🚨Don't miss your chance- register now for our upcoming grower meetings!🚨 🎪Norfolk Showground, 0830, Monday 22 September 🎪Lincs Showground, 0830, Friday 26 September Check your inbox and register to hear about the 26/27 beet contract 📝 and some of NFU Sugar's wider work 👐

Thank you to @CllrTerryJermy for joining us at H G Bliss Farms to discuss🗣️: ⚖️Fairness in the sugar beet supply chain and the vital role of NFU Sugar ⚠️The ongoing threat posed by virus yellows 🚢The urgent need for a level playing field on trade #beetgrowersunited #beetthat

🚨There's less than 1 week left to apply for the SIP!🚨 Submit your application before September 1st to learn more about the #sugarbeet sector and start your journey to becoming a future leader! 👇 nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

🚨New contract agreed 🚨 Today we are announcing the 2026/27 beet contract 📝 agreed with @BritishSugar. Kit Papworth, Sugar Chair 🗣️“This deal strikes a balance and offers growers choices to suit individual business circumstances” Read more below 👇 nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

🚨Applications for the Sugar Industry Programme are now open!🚨 Are you a next generation #sugarbeet grower? Do you want to learn more about the UK sugar industry? The #SIP is for you🫵 Apply using the link below👇 nfuonline.com/updates-and-in… @BritishSugar @BBRO_Beet

Thank you to @RachelTaylorMP for joining us on-farm to discuss the importance of #sugarbeet within the rotation and the need for: ✅Fairness in the sugar beet supply chain 🤝 ✅Effective controls against Virus Yellows ⚠️ ✅A level playing field on trade 🚢

A big thank you to @MichelleWelshMP for joining us on farm with Robert Law to discuss the importance of our homegrown #sugarbeet sector🌱, the vital role of NFU Sugar🤝 and our ongoing concerns regarding the ATQ for raw cane sugar🚢

Are you a next generation #sugarbeet grower? 🌱 Do you want to learn more about the UK sugar industry? The Sugar Industry Programme could be for you! 🫵 #SIP applications for 2025/26 open August 11th - find out more below👇 nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

Sugar Board Member and Beet Reception Chair, Alison Lawson, took part in an @nfueast roundtable with @DanielZeichner this morning 🤝 A great chance to discuss the concerns of #sugarbeet growers and the vital work of NFU Sugar #onbehalfofallgrowers 💪

Excellent to join @SugarBeetEurope last week to discuss shared challenges and learnings with over 200 European colleagues. Particular focus on the need for policy supporting a level playing field on #trade and supply chain support towards #sustainability objectives ‼️

Over 200 beet representatives are reunited in Rotterdam for CIBE 47th Congress🚜 Host @CosunBeetCo was presented by CEO Hans Meeuwis as well as investments driving their ambition for a future-proof sustainable sector by developing bioenergy, plant-based food & high value products

The latest @BBRO_Beet aphid monitoring data reveals continued pressure right across the beet growing area. A pressing reminder of the scale of the threat posed by #virusyellows ⚠️ Growers are urged to check crops and visit bbro.co.uk for the latest advice 🌱

Excellent to see so many #beetgrowers at BeetField events this week. With aphid numbers higher than expected, the #cuttingedge work of @BBRO_Beet is integral to the long-term future of homegrown #sugarbeet and combatting the ongoing threat posed by Virus Yellows ⚠️

🗣️NFU Sugar Chair, Kit Papworth: “We strongly welcome the Government's decision not to grant concessions on sugar within the UK’s FTA with India, and look forward to seeing its continued commitment to a level playing field on trade." 🚢 Read more here: nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

Great to meet with @nfueast #beetgrowers in #Norfolk yesterday and discuss the issues which matter to them: - a fair and remunerative beet price 🤝 - an equitable approach to sustainability 🟢 - effective implementation and adoption of new breeding technologies 🧬