Podcasts about british sugar

First podcast of 2024. We look at a frequent grower question received during the 2023 campaign. Walking through the collection of data process at British Sugar with Perry Bateman and then hearing from Simon Bowen regarding some of the potential influences to low sugars and higher impurities.

British Sugar says it may put negotiations over the price it'll pay farmers next year into arbitration. The NFU says the costs of that would outstrip the cost of the issues they can't agree on. There has been a long running row over prices for sugar beet next year. Talks broke down in the autumn and then British Sugar wrote directly to growers with an offer that hadn't been agreed by the NFU. The main issue causing the problem at the moment, is the futures price - while most sugar beet is sold on fixed price annual contracts, a small amount is sold on a futures contract and the two side can't agree on the details How do you get youngsters interested in conservation?  The property owner the Crown Estate, thinks one way is video games.  It has teamed up with Microsoft to make a version of Minecraft - a game of virtual worlds - based on Windsor Great Park.  All week we're looking at rare breeds. It's 50 years since the Rare Breeds Survival Trust was set up, when traditional breeds of farm animal were being ousted by European or new commercial breeds. Things are looking much brighter for native varieties, but while their popularity has grown, there are concerns about the availability of local abattoirs and hopes that native breeds will attract payments in England's Environmental Land Management Schemes, and their counterparts being developed in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

New grant funding available and what's at this week's Croptec? News from British Sugar, the Chancellor's Autumn Statement - how does it affect farmers? News, weather, markets and agronomy advice.

British Sugar reply to their critics. Rural tourism - a diversification opportunity? Christmas turkeys, agronomy, the markets, weather and the week's farming news.

It's reshuffle time... First, Steve Barclay goes from deeply sh*te Health Secretary, to deeply compromised Environment Secretary, and Victoria Atkins becomes Health Secretary in charge of managing the nation's obesity crisis while married to the CEO of British Sugar...let the lobbying begin! The ladies run through who stays and who goes, which includes deputy chairman, Lee Anderson who stays on despite suggesting that the party of law & order should simply ignore law & order.  Common sense is in abundance, with our new Common Sense Tzar who thought the suffragette movement included Emmeline Pankhurst winning the vote for women while lying naked with her bum out.  And then they reach the crescendo of the reshuffle - the appointment of a literal f*ckpig, back to the scene of his crimes with a peerage to boot. Who doesn't just LOVE British democracy? The ladies discuss the best reaction to our new Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron of Greensil who seemingly saw fit to rejoin our cabinet because he was "bored sh*tless". Lucky us. Then it's underrated tweet time with a mic-drop moment to savor and a stroke of magic from Politics Joe to commiserate Dave's return. Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreon https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Government has intervened in an increasingly furious row between British Sugar and the National Farmers' Union over the price farmers will be paid for sugar beet next year. The future for fruit and veg growers is bleak, according to a report from the House of Lords Horticulture Committee. It calls on the Government to 'safeguard the sector.' and warns that British growers are being squeezed out by cheaper imports and that horticulture, worth £5 billion a year to the British economy, is underappreciated by policymakers. Agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon-dioxide-versus-methane debate. All week we've been looking at the impact of bird flu. It continues to spread across the world, killing both wild birds and farmed poultry. It's been reported in more than 80 countries now. Bio-security on farms is tight, we visit a free-range egg producer to see the lengths poultry keepers are going to, to protect their birds from the virus. It's been a challenging few weeks for farmers with Storm Babet and Storm Ciarán bringing exceptional amounts of rainfall to different parts of the UK. The flooding has washed away newly sown crops, and the soil they were in. Farmers are having to decide whether to replant or not. With volatile weather events happening more regularly, do we need to think differently about how land is managed in flood-prone areas? Presenter = Caz Graham Producer = Rebecca Rooney

The Government has intervened in an increasingly furious row between British Sugar and the National Farmers' Union over the price farmers will be paid for sugar beet next year. Some turkey farmers are bringing forward their Christmas plans in an effort to beat bird flu. As we reported, this time last year many were dealing with outbreaks on their farms and though this year (so far) there have been fewer cases, turkey farmers are taking extra measures to protect flocks. We hear a warning of the impact of the Government's decision to ban the export of live animals for slaughter. This was proposed but then dropped by the Government back in May. It's now been revived and appeared in the King's speech earlier this week. The Farmers' Union of Wales says it is not good news for farmers. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

This week, Rishi Sunak made a  host of promises to farm leaders at a Downing Street summit held in back in May.But industry representatives have voiced frustration at what they say is a lack of progress when it comes to delivering the Prime Minister's pledges.We ask: what is going on? It's deadlock when it comes to sugar beet price talks between the NFU and processing giant British Sugar. Can a price deal be struck? We preview this year's Great British Calf Week. And will you still be ploughing in your 90s? We speak to the man still trying to impress the judges at 94. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Hugh Broom and Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay, with additional reporting by Johann Tasker.  You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

Sir Robert Goodwill is the new chairman of the EFRA select committee which keeps an eye on DEFRA. He's a Yorkshire farmer and former farming minister. The UK market for cut flowers and ornamental plants was £1.4 billion in 2020, according to government statistics and around 90% of these flowers are imported. Producer Jane Scotter grows fruit and veg in Herefordshire but she's found that cut flowers make more money. She grows them bio-dynamically - without using pesticides or herbicides. Her 12 acre plot supplies a London restaurant with veg, fruit and flowers and she sells blooms to florists. Sugar beet growers are being offered a cash advance. To help farmers cope with rising costs, British Sugar is offering them 25% of their money by the end of June, rather than waiting until they deliver the beet in the autumn. The amount will be based on a five year average of their payments. The National Farmers Union's sugar board says it hopes it will persuade growers to stick with the crop: Conservationists are counting puffins on the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast. They're one of the most important sites for puffins in the UK and one of the most popular places for people to see them. It's the first proper count since Covid and rangers say it'll be critical in assessing just how the birds are faring.

This week's podcast was recorded at British Sugar Topsoil's plant at WIssington in Norfolk where they prepare topsoil for the landscaping and sports turf markets.Guest Andy Spetch reveals how the British Sugar brand goes beyond just creating 1.5m tonnes of sweetness a year, to produce power for the National Grid and for glasshouses, fuel (bioethanol), animal feed - and, of particular interest to horticulture, topsoil.The company creates the product from around 250,000-270,000 tonnes annually from soil cleaned of sugar beet roots.He says: "It would be criminal if it was just dumped, and what would you do with it? So we recycle everything we can. ...We were able to grow the market and now everything we get, we sell." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's some good news from Defra, especially if you are am agricultural contractor. It's not been all plain sailing for the start of the sugar beet campaign at Newark - an update from British Sugar and a Lincolnshire grower. Plus hear about the tie-up between fast food giant McDonalds and one of the country's major agricultural educators. Plus agronomy and a review of the markets.

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It's the start of the new sugar beet campaign this week, we speak to British Sugar and a beet grower. We hear about a possible alternative crop for difficult land, plus a potato update, agronomy, the markets, the week's farming news and the weather for the week to come.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast was recorded on location at the 2021 Cereals event in Lincolnshire.In this episode, Defra secretary George Eustice pledges a 30% uplift in support payments to farmers who improve soil health.But is it enough?We take  a look at the latest robotic tractor as it woos the crowds at Cereals. Does it stack up?Cereal varieties are understandably under scrutiny - is the future behind us?And farmers fall out with British Sugar over beer prices - will the two sides ever be happy?This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly podcast editor Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray and Farmers Weekly eastern region correspondent Louise Impey.

The new Office for Environmental Protection gets up and running, and its Chair, Dame Glenys Tracey, tells us it will have enough teeth to make a difference. We hear from the National Farmers' Union Sugar Board and British Sugar on a dispute over sugar beet prices. And how scientists have been working with arable farmers to try find an alternative to fossil-fuel based fertilisers, using CO2. Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Hear from Thomas Dunning, a Mechanical engineer at British Sugar, who is perhaps better known as the Mental Health Runner, an award-winning TED speaker, who shares his mental health journey explicitly to show the world that it really is “okay to not be okay”. Thomas was recently named SHP's Trailblazer in Positive Social Impact, with judges highlighting that how Thomas has turned the negative of his own mental ill health struggles into a positive and opened the subject up to a much wider audience.  If you want to hear more from Thomas, he will be sharing his story at the Workplace Wellbeing Conference, from 1-3 June 2021. https://www.workplacewellbeingshow.com/en/register-content.html?utm_source=www.shponline.co.uk&utm_medium=edit&utm_campaign=SHP2021-IH_29 (Click here for ticket information and to find out more.) Then, we speak to Lucilla Cummings, HSE Improvement Specialist at Travis Perkins, who was named the winner of the SHP Award for Rising Star UK, an award which recognises young health & safety professionals, across all sectors, going above and beyond to improve occupational health, safety and/or workplace wellbeing in the UK. Judges noted how Lucilla has made “rapid progression” through the business. Next up, it's PepsiCo EHS Specialist, Sam Watts, who was been named as SHP's Rising Star in Manufacturing. Sam ‘fell' into safety six years ago after starting a EHS temporary admin role whilst waiting to join the police force, but quickly realised her passion for all things health and safety. It was Sam's response to COVID-19 that really stood out to the judging panel, as she helped implement additional controls to ensure the safety of not only staff, but also their families. Last, but not least, Finally, it's the turn of BAM Construction Training Managing Director, Matthew Durant, who was named SHP's Rising Star in Construction. Matthew started BAM Construction Training in 2013, with the intention to make engaging and interactive courses which put learners first. His dedication to partnering with other construction companies to provide young people with work and educational opportunities within the industry was noted by the judges, who noted that he had a “clear emphasis on trying to help the wider industry”. Additional resources:    Click here to find out more about and enter the 2021 SHP Awards: https://www.shponline.co.uk/shp-awards/shp-awards/ (https://www.shponline.co.uk/shp-awards/shp-awards/) Read more about Thomas Dunning and watch his TED Talk: https://www.shponline.co.uk/shp-awards/thomas-dunning-wins-shps-trailblazer-in-positive-social-impact-award/ (https://www.shponline.co.uk/shp-awards/thomas-dunning-wins-shps-trailblazer-in-positive-social-impact-award/) Read more about Lucilla Cummings: https://www.shponline.co.uk/shp-awards/lucilla-cummings-wins-shps-rising-star-uk-award/ (https://www.shponline.co.uk/shp-awards/lucilla-cummings-wins-shps-rising-star-uk-award/) Read more about Sam Watts: https://www.shponline.co.uk/shp-awards/sam-watts-wins-shps-rising-star-in-manufacturing-award/ (https://www.shponline.co.uk/shp-awards/sam-watts-wins-shps-rising-star-in-manufacturing-award/) Read more about Matthew Durant: https://www.shponline.co.uk/shp-awards/matthew-durant-wins-shps-rising-star-in-construction-award/ (https://www.shponline.co.uk/shp-awards/matthew-durant-wins-shps-rising-star-in-construction-award/) Click for ticket information about the 2021 Workplace Wellbeing Conference https://www.workplacewellbeingshow.com/en/register-content.html?utm_source=www.shponline.co.uk&utm_medium=edit&utm_campaign=SHP2021-IH_29 (https://www.workplacewellbeingshow.com/en/register-content.html?utm_source=www.shponline.co.uk&utm_medium=edit&utm_campaign=SHP2021-IH_29) Click to signup for free to Connect 2021 https://www.safety-health-expo.co.uk/en/register-content.html?utm_source=www.shponline.co.uk&utm_medium=edit&utm_campaign=SHP2021-IH_24...

In this week's episode, votes to scrap the compulsory levy for two key farm sectors mean a smaller future for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.In an exclusive interview, Defra secretary George Eustice  says the statutory levies for potatoes and horticulture will go – and other farm sectors will now face similar votes.So what happens next?Sugar beet growers say it has become too risky to grow the crop, as hundreds of farmers take British Sugar to task over low prices.With overseas holidays looking difficult this year, we look at how farmers can tap into the market for staycations.And we meet the Welsh teenager who took on his family's dairy farm following the tragic death of his father.

You won't find a course on listening at many business schools, but it's an essential skill for leaders if they hope to counteract the multiple forces that can lull them into believing they know everything they need to know about what's happening in their organizations. At the core of the challenge is a paradox in the life of senior leaders, particularly CEOs: They generally have access to more lines of communication than anybody else has, but the information that flows to them is suspect and compromised. Here are seven useful tips for learning to listen more effectively: 1. Protect against blind spots. Kelly Grier, the U.S. chair and managing partner and Americas managing partner at Ernst & Young, has long made a habit of telling the people on her team that they need to keep her informed. As she puts it, “If you haven't created a culture or an environment where people feel free to challenge you as the leader, you are in a very perilous place, because you will have blind spots.” You have a responsibility to help me actively work the blind spot,” she tells them. “You've got to bring the truth forward. We have to have that level of trust.” 2. De-emphasize hierarchy. When Mark Templeton was the president and CEO of Citrix, from 2001 to 2015, he adopted a mantra to ensure that his employees wouldn't be intimidated by titles or rank. “A lot of organizations go off track by confusing where people are in the hierarchy with the respect they deserve,” he says. 3. Give permission to share bad news. When Penny Pritzker, who served as the U.S. secretary of commerce from 2013 to 2017, first met with job candidates, she would have a blunt conversation about the dangers of not sharing problems with her. “I would tell them,” she says, “that if you want to get fired, here's what you need to do: First, lie, cheat, or steal. But the other thing that will get you fired is if you have a problem and you keep it to yourself.” 4. Create an early-warning system. As the CEO of Aira Technologies, Anand Chandrasekher asks his team to follow a simple rule: If you have bad news, text me; if you have good news, share it with me in person. If you get bad news early, you can react faster, and that reaction time is precious.” 5. To encourage problem-solving, acknowledge progress. When Paul Kenward, a managing director of British Sugar, meets with groups of employees, he will sometimes ask them about the things they've accomplished during the previous five years that they're really proud of. Now imagine we're together five years from now. What are we proud of now? What would you really love to have achieved or the business to have changed? 6. Listen without judgment or an agenda. Joel Peterson, the former chairman of JetBlue Airways and the founder of Peterson Partners, an investment firm, says that senior executives may find it challenging to remain fully present in meetings when they have 10 things on their minds at any given moment. Leaders can help themselves avoid that danger by reminding themselves of a simple acronym whenever they're listening: WAIT, for “Why Am I Talking?” 7. Actively seek input. It's not enough just to emphasize that people should speak up. You also have to invest time and energy in walking the halls, traveling to manufacturing plants and stores, holding regular town halls, and meeting with smaller groups from various departments and ranks. What is your recipe for listening more? Do you ever catch yourself not being present? Bryant, A., and Sharer, K. (2021, March-April). Are You Really Listening? Harvard Business Review.

Some news for you if you’re in horticulture. And, if you’re a tenant farmer thinking of retirement, should you take the Basic Payments Scheme lump sum? Details of British Sugar's new 'Beet Package Plus'. Plus news of an interesting job vacancy at an organisation whose services are in ever greater demand at the moment. With agronomy and the markets, it's the week in agriculture.

In this episode, we examine the implications for farmers after growers vote to end the compulsory levy they pay to AHDB Horticulture.As a terrible sugar beet season nears an end, we ask whether a support package from British Sugar is enough for farmers to keep growing the crop.On the markets, it's all about lamb prices – where will they go next?The chairman of the Red Tractor cereals board seeks to reassure growers that assurance scheme standards aren't out of control.It's Mind Your Head week and we visit an East Yorkshire microbrewery which has launched a brand new beer to help raise money for a farm charity.And we look at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health among farmers – and how more people are talking about the challenges they face.The following charities and organisations are among those offering support for farmers, including help with mental health and wellbeing:Farming Community NetworkRoyal Agricultural Benevolent AssociationRSABIAddington FundYou Are Not Alone (YANA)Guests on this week's episode include flower grower Simon Redden (Redford Flowers), carrot grower Rodger Hobson (British Carrot Growers Association),  tomato grower Philip Pearson (APS Produce), sugar beet grower Stafford Proctor (Proctor Bros), NFU sugar chairman Michael Sly, auctioneer Ted Ogden (CCM Auctions, Skipton), Essex farmer Guy Smith (Red Tractor cereals), James Hodgson (Great Newsome Brewery), Dr David Rose (Reading University) and Stephanie Berkeley (Yellow Wellies / Farm Safety Foundation).This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

As the sugar beet harvest continues through the winter, a new way of processing it is being trialled which could allow more farmers to grow it. Sugar extraction is currently only done by one company - British Sugar - and is concentrated in the east of England. Most growers are within 60 miles of a processing plant. These huge factories heat the beet and get 95% of the sugar out. But we visit York University, where scientists are looking at a different way of extracting the sugar syrup which can be done on a much smaller, local scale, anywhere in the country. This year has been grim for sheep farmers looking to sell wool - the price has been so low that some have burnt or buried fleeces rather than pay to transport them. Wool produced in the UK is generally used in carpets, textiles, some clothing, and a growing insulation market. But we hear from a wool expert about some innovative new uses. And the Mammal Society is setting up a nationwide survey of harvest mice to try and find out how well they are doing in the wild. It follows on from a five-year local survey in Kent conducted that the Wildwood Trust. Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

Cards on the table - Andy isn't a horticulturist. He does, however, work with horticulturists through his role as National TOPSOIL Manager, supplying topsoil and soil-based products to horticulture and other land-based industries. We hope the interview shows that there are a range of occupations out there that link to horticulture.... It was also an opportunity to find out a little more about one of key supporters and sponsors.

Farmers working hard to look after the environment face being disadvantaged because the government won't allow changes to countryside stewardship agreements.It follows a government decision to abolish EU “greening” rules requiring farmers to manage some of their land as ecological focus areas – or EFAs.The concern is that thousands of hectares of EFA land could now be ploughed up unless Defra allows farmers to include it in countryside stewardship.We examine the implications.Meanwhile, British Sugar is offering sugar beet growers are a new contract to grow the crop. But does it taste as sweet as it should?Sheep producers could get compensation for a no-deal Brexit. It could happen – but will be worthwhile – and can the government afford it?UK scientists are testing a new vaccine against bovine tuberculosis – describing it as a potential breakthrough.And a rally-driving Herefordshire farmer becomes something of an internet sensation after filming some dare-devil car stunt action in his farm yard.This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is presented by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

British Sugar is the UK's sole processor of the UK's sugar beet crop – grown by some 3000 farmers mainly in the east of England.Once a 'banker' crop offering high returns, sugar beet margins are much tighter these days and the sector faces a number of challenges.These include tighter regulations on the agrochemicals used to grow the crop, pricing structures and the UK's recently introduced sugar tax.In this episode, British Sugar managing director Paul Kenward is quizzed about the prospects for his company and UK sugar beet growers.

An update from British Sugar on the Beet campaign. Plus Sean takes a look around a new combine harvester...and meets one farmer who likes it so much, he’s bought two of them!

Sean looks at Open Farm Sunday - with farms across the country opening their gates to show off what they do. Also, there's an update on the beet campaign from British Sugar and more agricultural reaction to the runners and riders competing to be the next Prime Minister.

Last week, Sean discussed the problems facing the world with climate change. This week, he explores the possible solutions, for those in farming. Plus, there's the monthly update from British Sugar.

Our original plan for today’s walk fell apart. David Bradbury had invited us to join his lunch-time walking group. Instead of eating a sandwich at their desks, he and his colleagues would make the effort to go for midday rambles which were bonding, supportive and great exercise. He says the group held him together when some difficult personal problems arose. But then David left the company and, therefore, his walking group. However, he remains a keen walker, so we kept our date to walk with him near Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk. Instead of colleagues, he brought along his daughter, his mother and his friend, Ron the Human Google. Together, they take a circular route which starts at the Rushbrooke Arms in Sicklemere, passes Nowton Church which has some truly beautiful Flemish stained glass windows, plus views of the British Sugar factory and its huge plumes of steam. They bypass a shoot (quickly), and enter Nowton Park where there is a colourful totem pole which - uniquely - includes a wolf holding the severed head of St. Edmund himself. The walk ends back at the pub. Clare is quite certain that the landscape contains only gentle slopes. In Suffolk, David says, they are definitely hills. Producer: Karen Gregor

We’re discussing real Christmas Trees – and asking whether this year’s summer drought might affect your tree in years to come. Plus, there’s a final update of the year from British Sugar on the beet campaign.

Sean has reaction to the Agriculture Bill, which has finally gone before Parliament this week. Plus, if you’re a beet farmer, we’ve news from British Sugar ahead of the new campaign.

It's all about protecting our soil on the Farming Programme. It's needed to grow crops and grass to feed animals - so what happens if it's over used? Plus, an update from British Sugar and we find out how successful last weekends Open Farm Sunday was.

In this episode, we look at what Britain’s decision to leave the EU means for a food manufacturer and exporter that is also closely involved with farming. Paul Kenward, managing director of British Sugar, a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, came into the FT studio to talk to business editor Sarah Gordon about what Brexit will mean for his business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brexit minister Steve Baker has told Chopper's Brexit Podcast that the UK's odds of succeeding in trade talks with the EU have 'dramatically improved' following Wednesday's joint report from negotiators. The draft negotiating guidelines for the second phase of talks have been set out and Mr Baker told The Telegraph's Chief Political Correspondent Christopher Hope that they indicated the EU was open to agreeing a 'good quality, deep and special partnership' after Brexit. Any transition period should not last longer than the end of December 2020, according to the jointly agreed guidelines.Mr Baker outlined why he didn't think the loss of Damian Green from Theresa May's cabinet would impact progress towards Brexit, saying that 'I think politicians across Europe, if they're objective about the reality of dealing with flawed human beings, will know that sometimes people have to either resign or be sacked'. He added he thought the PM had dealt with these things in a 'perfectly proper way.'   Also in this week's Christmas Special podcast edition, the Managing Director of British Sugar, Paul Kenward, explains why his company sees Brexit as an opportunity for increased global trade. Plus, our panel of Telegraph experts looks back on the ups and downs of 2017, and ahead to the next phase of the talks.

Some UK companies see possible gains from exiting the EU. But a survey of 700 British businesses concludes there is widespread uncertainty. Dan speaks to Paul Kenward of British Sugar, and Professor Nicholas Bloom of Stanford University (Photo: An aerial view of London's financial district on 12 July 2017. Credit: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

This week Sean visits one of the UK's largest egg producers and finally tries to answer the question, what DID come first - the chicken or the egg? Plus...news of a pilot scheme for beet farmers from British Sugar and we ask why the Countryside Matters, as Sean hears of a new campaign aimed at promoting our rural communities.

The Farming Programme visits the National Space Centre in Leicester to hear more about how robotics are shaping the future of agriculture. Plus an update from Newark's sugar beet factory...with an update from British Sugar.

We hear from the new chairman of NFU Sugar...in the week a supermarket giant reveals it's changing suppliers...and no longer using products made with British Sugar. Also..we'll be at the Newark beet factory, as one campaign ends...and the next one gets underway, plus water water everywhere....we're talking water management on the land.

Read how British Sugar take a circular approach to their operations

As the beet campaign draws to a close we get the latest from British Sugar. Also, we chat with the NFU's Chief Arable Adviser...fighting for a fair deal for British farmers.

Spectator editor Fraser Nelson is joined by Paul Kenward, managing director of British Sugar, Michael Sly, farmer and NFU Sugar Board, and Philip de Pass of London Sugar Group. This podcast was sponsored by British Sugar

There are plenty of hot startups with a new technology that can accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Yet some of the best examples don't rely on new tech, but instead on the gradual evolution of processes and a precise understanding of energy and resource flows. Continual improvement, collaboration and systems thinking are the name of the game. At British Sugar’s Factory in Norfolk, these are very much on display.

We're on a farm near Spalding seeing what more can be done to tackle harecoursing. Also, there's some positive news for beet farmers from British Sugar at Newark.......and as the hunt is on for a new judge for the National Sausage Awards, we're at a factory in Boston with one of last years winners to see just what makes a prize winner sausage!