We are the sole representative of all sugar beet growers in the UK, negotiating on their collective behalf with the single processor, British Sugar Plc.
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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
As BeetTech26 comes to a close, we reflect on the discussions and a wealth of ideas that will shape our industry moving forward. 🎥 Stay tuned for videos highlighting key moments and expert talks, available shortly at bbro.co.uk/events.
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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
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NFU Sugar retweeted
🚨 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
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NFU Sugar retweeted
(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.
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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
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🚨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 👐
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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
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🚨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…
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🚨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…
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🚨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
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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 🚢
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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🚢
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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…
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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 💪
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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 ‼️
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NFU Sugar retweeted
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
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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 🌱
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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 ⚠️
First session of BeetField underway at Morley. Great turnout to hear aphid migration and impact in area, plus quick crop update and weed control from Pam Chambers @BritishSugar @NFUSugar
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🗣️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…
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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 🧬
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