NFU Sugar

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

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 ‼️

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 🧬

Pictographic evidence from the @metoffice of just how dry March 2025 was across the beet area and beyond☀️ With welcome rains forecast, check out the latest @BBRO_Beet Advisory Bulletin bbro.co.uk/media/51431/25… for up to date guidance🌱

Thank you to our super seasonal staff for their oversight of sampling and testing procedures #onbehalfofgrowers this campaign! 💪⚖️ A reminder for all #sugarbeet growers of the complaints and appeals deadlines: - Complaints: 5pm Monday 7th April - Appeals: 5pm Tuesday 22nd April

Thank you to @jameswnaish for joining us on-farm to discuss the importance of #sugarbeet within the East Midlands rotation, the ongoing threat posed by virus yellows ⚠️, the need for a level playing field on trade 🚢 and the vital role of NFU Sugar 💪

Great to welcome @NFUSugar to Parliament today to discuss beet industry, An opportunity to thank Thorney’s Michael Sly - outgoing sugar lead - and welcome Kit Papworth as new Sugar Board chair. Looking forward to working together. @BenGoldsborough @NFUtweets

Make sure to visit the @NFUtweets website 💻to have your say 🗣️ on the Government's Land Use Framework. Fill in our online form before 11th April to feed into the NFU's response 📝. nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

🚨UPCOMING GROWER MEETINGS🚨 North Forum ⬆️- Thursday 6th March; 16.00; The Peppered Pig, East Cowick. To book, 📞 02476 939401 or 📧 [email protected]. East Forum ➡️- Friday 7th March; 08.30; Highfield Barn, Ely. To book, 📞 02476 939403 or 📧 [email protected].

Excellent #NFU25 #Fringe event this morning exploring the increasing expectations of growers around the world and the opportunities therein: SAF ✈️, leaf proteins 🍃, bioplastics 📦 Thank you to José Orive of @iso_sugar, and Timothé Masson of #WABCG 🙏 bit.ly/sugarfringe

Great to host colleagues from the Swedish #BeetGrowers Association this week! A reminder that we face many similar challenges. Register for our Fringe event below 📝 to learn more about responses of grower groups to changing expectations #aroundtheworld🗺️: nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

Thank you to @BBRO_Beet for another excellent #BeetTech event 🙌. #BeetTech25 at Norfolk Showground was better than ever! It's not too late to sign up for next week's edition at Newark Showground here: bbro.co.uk/events/ 🎪! #sugarbeet #DetailsDeliver

At #NFUCouncil @NFUSugar board chair Michael Sly (@mhssly) covered the 2024 crop - it has grown well but sugar contents have been disappointing, leading to yields around average. He also highlighted recent asks to Defra & looked back on the last 8 years at his last council.

🗣️"NFU Sugar's connections with #sugarbeet growers are fundamental to the work we undertake on their behalf. I'd urge all growers to check their inbox and complete our grower survey to ensure our communications and events work for you 🫵," Board Chair, @mhssly. #UnitedWeStand