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Beet growers could face a virus epidemic on the scale of 2020, with aphids expected to be flying into new crops as they emerge

Sugar beet growers granted access to Cruiser SB following emergency authorisation

The sugar beet had stretched more than 100m along the roadside

It follows months of negotiations between the two parties

NFU Sugar Board's chair Michael Sly said he was 'astounded' British Sugar had opted for arbitration and that the strength of feeling amongst beet growers was in no doubt

The NFU Sugar Board said the offer they have made had always been contingent on every element of the contract being aligned, as growers must be able to make an informed choice between all the options

According to British Sugar, the only outstanding contract term which was in dispute was the 'Futures Contract'. They said they will reopen both the contract and seed order screens on Monday, 18th December so growers can confirm their intentions

British Sugar and NFU Sugar have agreed negotiations will recommence this week, aiming to agree a contract for next year as soon as possible

Event launched to showcase possibilities of sugar beet production

Defra has given ‘clear direction’ negotiations should resume after British Sugar offers growers contract despite no agreement with NFU Sugar