Bean growers are reminded that the closing date of this season’s pgro bean yield challenge is 31 July
Speaking at the PGRO pulse field day at Stubton near Newark, CEO Roger Vickers reminded…
Browsing: Protein Crops
Stand and deliver is the message for large blue pea varieties
A visit to trial plots of combining peas organised by I’Anson Brothers Ltd for a…
UK pulses need a clear political direction to drive increased research funding
“For decades investment in pulse crops has been at a low level. As a result, progress…
Pulses offer positive potential for environmental good
“Pulse crops offer positive potential for environmental good and long-term sustainability through increased production,” asserts Roger…
New chemical approvals provide opportunity for soya beans
Controlling pests and diseases in soya beans will now be much easier with the approval…
PGRO sets up its yield challenge to growers as it looks forward to a 10 tonne field bean crop by 2020
“The PGRO Bean Yield Challenge looks towards growing a 10 tonne field bean crop by…
Why UK-grown pulses are sustainable superfoods
Pulses, the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family, which include UK-grown beans…
There will be many who are now significantly behind in their spring sowing campaign
“As we slip into April there will be many who are now significantly behind in…
How to retain colour for top combining pea premiums
A bright green sample inside and out is key to fetching large blue pea premiums…
Spring linseed – a great break crop
Avadex Excel 15G (tri-allate) can be used in winter or spring linseed as an EAMU.…