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<p>Defra has had discussion with all parties. The Government recognises the importance
of sugar beet farmers and their vital contribution to UK sugar production. We are
committed to promoting fairness across the food supply chain, with risk and reward
being properly shared. That includes seeing a price agreed for sugar beet that benefits
both growers and processors, in the context of the global market.</p><p> </p><p>There
is a well-established process in place to agree the sugar beet price; designed to
be independent between both parties, with Government only acting as final arbitrator
at the end of the process should no agreement be reached. It is very important that
all parties involved now continue to follow that process and reach a mutually acceptable
outcome.</p>
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