What is the Sugar Industry Programme?
The Sugar Industry Programme (SIP) provides a fantastic opportunity to any grower who wishes to learn more about the UK Sugar industry and develop their professional skills. The programme which is in its ninth year of delivery is jointly funded by NFU Sugar and British Sugar and will start on the 22 November 2018.
The SIP will once again consist of a wide range of visits that cover the entirety of the UK Sugar industry. Participants will get the opportunity to:
- Visit the Germains Seed Technology processing facility
- Take a tour around the Wissington Factory
- Visit the British Beet and Research Organisation (BBRO) facilities in Norwich
- Attend a two day event in Westminster, which includes a Parliamentary Reception in the House of Commons which is hosted by a Member of Parliament
- Visit the KWS’s head offices in Einbeck, Germany
- Attend the NFU National Conference.
- Gain media and presentation training
The 2018/2019 Sugar Industry Programme schedule is as follows:
Media training, Opening dinner and tour around Germains Seed Technology processing facilities | Kings Lynns, Norfolk | 22/23 November 2018 |
British Sugar Factory Tour (Wissington) | Wissington, Downham Market | 28 November 2018 |
British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) visit | Norwich, Norfolk | 12 December 2018 |
KWS Seed Visit | Einbeck, Germany | 22/23 January 2019 |
Introduction to Westminster and Sugar Parliamentary Reception | Westminster, London | 29/30 January 2019 |
NFU Conference | ICC, Birmingham | 19/20 February 2019 |
Closing event and presentation training | NFU HQ, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire | 5 March (overnight stay) |
How to apply
The programme will take place between November 2018 and March 2019 and includes a number of overnight stays.The programme includes travel and accommodation costs. Successful applicants are expected to attend all events within the programme
If you would like to participate, please send your CV and a covering letter telling us about yourself and why you would like to take part in the Sugar Industry Programme to QmV0aGFuLndpbGxpYW1zQG5mdS5vcmcudWs=.
Participants must be available to attend all dates on the programme. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 5 October 2018.