Sugar negotiations set for arbitration
Sugar contract negotiations are set for independent arbitration after NFU Sugar and British Sugar failed…
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Don’t leave sugar beet open to disease threats
With more high temperatures anticipated, sugar beet growers are being advised not to leave the…
Dismay at Cantley closure proposal
The news that British Sugar is proposing to cut its Norfolk Cantley factory has been…
Trials show elicitor triggers sugar beet immune response
Agrii trials have shown that adding a plant health elicitor to sugar beet fungicide programmes…
Boosting cultural measures a must for beet growers
Growers could see a repeat of 2020 this season when it comes to the virus…
Best practice beet agronomy needed to offset poor pricing
With sugar beet prices not overly exciting, getting agronomy just right to maximise output and…
Yield and disease boost from sugar beet biostimulant trials
Two trials carried out by Richard Austin Agriculture trials manager, Michael Rodger, have demonstrated gains…
26/27 sugar deal confirmed
NFU Sugar and British Sugar have concluded negotiations and agreed a deal for the 2026/27…
Direct-to-farm sugar beet sales announced
Following changes to the British Sugar seed agreement, sugar beet growers can now buy seed…
Contact activity advised to improve sugar beet weed control
The lack of rainfall in some areas and swings between night and daytime temperatures are…