As part of the event, Gareth Forber , NFU Sugar Commercial and Market Insight Manager, presented on the key features of the 2026/27 beet contract and the beet price options that are available to growers, which can be watched above.
Growers heard from the NFU Sugar Board and team about the recently agreed contract for the 2026/27 sugar beet crop and some of the wider work undertaken by NFU Sugar on the growers’ collective's behalf.
Gareth Forber
NFU Sugar commercial and market insight manager
His role is a key part of the NFU Sugar negotiating team, ensuring they have the evidence and confidence to support their positions.
The commercial analyst also provides the NFU Sugar team, board and growers with analysis of market conditions, and leads on the effective application and development of policies and regulations, including those related to the commercial relationship between NFU Sugar and the sole UK processor of sugar beet, British Sugar.