Sugar Beet News

Sugar beet growers and industry representatives have highlighted the benefits of cultivating the crop, despite challenges British farmers are currently facing. 

As the British Sugar factories open for the season, we visited the Bury St Edmunds site to find out what yields and quality are like so far.

Three positions on the NFU Sugar Board are up for election, with successful candidates joining the Board in March 2026.

The Beet Wellington from Richard Western is a heavy duty, high-performance trailer with extra strength in the chassis, body and running gear to cope with heavy-duty workloads.

The British Beet Research Organisation has shared advice to help sugar beet growers maximise yields and sugar content when harvesting in warm conditions.

The sugar beet industry has raised concerns following the release of new guidance on emergency use of neonicotinoid pesticides. 

As this year’s sugar beet harvest approaches, British Sugar has announced the campaign start dates for each of its four factories. 

Selecting sugar beet varieties is becoming more important as the number of specialist traits increases. The British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) explains more.

NFU Sugar and British Sugar have concluded negotiations and agreed a deal for the 2026/27 sugar beet contract.

As a sugar beet grower, you know how crucial it is to get the right start for your crop. A good germination rate, fast and even emergence, and strong establishment can take beet from a mediocre yield to a bumper harvest.

Sugar beet growers who would like to learn about the domestic sugar supply chain and gain skills to advocate for the industry have been invited to sign up for the 2025/26 Sugar Industry Programme. 

A sugar beet seed calculator has just been launched by the provider of innovative seed technology solutions, Germains.