The two projects receiving the funding, FARMAR and NEWBEE will aim to preserve on-farm knowhow and focus on the monitoring and protection of wild bees
Groups says crop offers economic and ecological benefits
New marketing pool says the crop can increase profits and help environment
Sugar beet sector calls for urgent talks after neonicotinoid withdrawn over bee-harming concerns
Wildlife campaigners hail decision urging Defra to introduce further bans
Growers have seen a bumper crop despite concerns over the wettest July in over a decade