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Sugar Beet

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 70718

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to promote growth in the UK sugar beet industry.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The Government is committed to supporting and promoting growth in the UK sugar beet industry, including in South Suffolk. For example: we are funding research into crop resilience and sustainable practices through the Farming Innovation Programme. The Government continues to work with industry stakeholders to ensure fair market conditions and is monitoring challenges faced by the industry.

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