New pulse breeder targets high yields and market suitability
Targeting stable high yields and breeding characteristics that suit a range of markets is the…
Browsing: Protein Crops
Peas prove their worth for a second year running in Lincolnshire
No stranger to high yields Tim Lamyman of Worlaby Farms in Lincolnshire has harvested a…
PGRO calls for improved market supply and demand statistics for the UK pulse crop
“For any market to work effectively and be more transparent, there needs to be clarity…
Still time to enter this season’s bean yield challenge
Pulse growers are reminded there is still time to enter this season’s PGRO Bean Yield Challenge which…
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…
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…