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
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
The union has written to the Farming Minister asking him to exercise powers available to set the sugar supply price after negotiations broke down and British Sugar communicated its contract offer to growers without agreement
British Sugar said it had made the decision as growers needed certainty as negotiations continue into November
NFU Sugar and British Sugar have so far failed to reach agreement on the 2024/25 contract
NFU Sugar says the offer from British Sugar is inadequate