Sugar Beet News

NFU Sugar said that its members are “extremely disappointed” with the government’s decision to expand and extend the Autonomous Tariff Quota for raw cane sugar. 

The sugar beet industry experts Francesca Broom of BBRO and Mark Winters of British Sugar have provided an update on the latest conditions in the field. 

We catch up with Townshend Farms, who recently upgraded their 2009 Vervaet Beet Eater 617 to a newer model, supplied by J Riley Beet Harvesters (UK) Ltd.

Two British Sugar factories have been shortlisted in the Environmental and Sustainability category at the EDP Norfolk Business Awards 2025. 

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.