Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 41710

Sugar Beet

Tabled: 26 March 2025
Answered: 2 April 2025

Question

Ben Goldsborough

LabourSouth Norfolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure that the sole processor negotiates with the growers’ collective representative in the sugar beet sector.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
The Government recognises the importance of sugar beet farmers and their vital contribution to UK sugar production. Also, that sugar beet itself, used in crop rotations, is beneficial to soil and crop health and allows arable farms a season of “rest” from...

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