PGRO is the UK centre for applied research into temperate peas, beans and other legumes for both animal feed and human consumption. Comprising 16 staff at the Thornhaugh research station, 11 are qualified agricultural scientists.
Since its formation in 1944 P
GRO has provided UK growers and agronomists with independent, well researched , practical agronomy advice on growing legumes and other field vegetables. Such a service is made possible by the wide range of scientific skills of the staff and their ability to carry out field research both on site and at various regional locations.
The company is a registered charity funded by a mixture of voluntary levy contributions from legume growers, contract research from the agricultural industries, and government research grants.
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Crop Bulletin No.4 15/05/12 now available (login required) Drilling conditions for drilling Spring beans have been ideal, says Philip Bradshaw Article on FWI
BROAD BEAN VARIETY LEAFLET UPDATED This leaflet gives information on varieties of broad beans evaluated during 2010 and 2011 for processing and picking. It includes a Descriptive List of Varieties and a key to the source of varieties. Photographs of bean pod shapes and beans in situ in pods are also presented. Funding for the trials from the Horticultural Development Company (HDC) is acknowledged. For full and complete results please see HDC project FV 369. Please click for the Bean leaflet download page.
January Pulse Market update now available (login required) Click for marketing page Spring beans are a key part of one Leicestershire grower's rotation with a five year mean of 5t/ha, as Louise Impey discovered a spring bean article on FWI 'PULSE CROPS FOR SUSTAINABLE ROTATIONS' IS THE TOPICAL THEME OF 2012 PGRO / SYNGENTA ROADSHOWS As well as providing the latest agronomy advice for growers to get the best from their pulse crops, the meetings also are a unique opportunity to quiz the experts from PGRO and Syngenta on how to optimise output and profitability. This year Kevin Stickney from Harbro Ltd will also discuss future feed opportunities for pulse crops in the light of recent feed research. Attendance at the meetings was excellent - But if you missed the meetings click on the link below to download the presentations from the eventCROP PROTECTION COURSE IN COMBINING & VINING PEA AND WINTER & SPRING BEANS A one day course on all aspectes of crop protection in combining & vining peas and winter and spring beans
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