Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 42737

Sugar Beet

Tabled: 31 March 2025

Answered: 7 April 2025

Question

Rachel Taylor

Labour — North Warwickshire and Bedworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with sugar beet farmers on negotiations with British Sugar.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner

The Government recognises the importance of sugar beet farmers who are vital 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 cereal product...

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