Press Releases

New varieties stand out as 14 peas and beans join PGRO Descriptive List

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has today added 14 new peas and beans to its 2025 Descriptive List for pulses.

Growers reminded of multiple benefits of beans as new figures show fall in area

New format for PGRO Descriptive List launch

Farmers encouraged to make the most of opportunities around pulse production

PGRO alerts growers to SFI’s potential impact on pulse crops

Yield and maturity considerations for growers planting winter beans this spring

PGRO Pulse Roadshows 2024

PGRO Descriptive List expands with 12 new pea and bean varieties

PGRO switches to online launch of Descriptive List to involve more growers

Descriptive List and NCS project focus for PGRO at CropTec 2023

PGRO announces June open days for pea and bean growers

PGRO and Syngenta to discuss resilience with pulse growers at January roadshows

Consistency shines through as PGRO adds seven new varieties to 2023 Descriptive List

New series of masterclass videos

PGRO issues advice to pulse growers on integrating stewardship option AB15

New YEN data suggests how to grow more than 7 t/ha beans

PGRO adds three new varieties to its Descriptive List for peas and beans

PGRO set to launch Descriptive List 2022

PGRO writes to farming minister over National Food Strategy

PGRO chief executive Roger Vickers has written to farming minister Victoria Prentis MP to set out how pulses can help achieve the National Food Strategy’s vision of sustainable agriculture.

PGRO’s Jim Scrimshaw steps down from role after 33 years

After 33 years loyal service, PGRO Principal Technical Officer Jim Scrimshaw has decided to step down from his role. His last day in the role was on 16th September 2021. 

How pulses can help achieve the National Food Strategy’s vision of sustainable agriculture

Cover crops deliver multiple benefits to vining pea production, PGRO trials show

Press Release 08.07.2021

PGRO updates pulse growers on common diseases to watch out for

Press Release 26.05.2021

PGRO advises growers to get ready for pest monitoring

Press Release 15.04.2021

PGRO urges growers to fulfil yield potential through Pea and Bean YEN programmes.

Press Release 17.03.2021

UK pulse growers invited to participate in Europe-wide legume initiative.

Press Release 09.03.2021

Pre-emergence weed control in pulses “crucial” as toolbox diminishes

Press Release 02.03.2021

Catch up with the Pulse YEN webinars

Press Release 08.01.2021

Four new pea and bean varieties added to Descriptive List

Press Release 22.12.2020

Pulse Roadshow events move online for 2021

Press Release 30.11.2020

PGRO launches new-look Descriptive Lists for peas and beans

Press Release 19.11.2020

PGRO to modernise 2020 variety data for peas and beans

Press Release 21.10.2020

Soil nematode test breaks new ground

Press Release 12.10.2020

Spring beans Autumn sown?

Press Release 01.09.2020

CULTURAL TECHNIQUES CAN HELP TO MANAGE THE DAMAGE FROM BEAN SEED FLY

Press Release 31.07.2020

VARIETY TRIALS, PULSE NUTRITION AND ALTERNATIVE PULSE CROPS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT THE PGRO STUBTON RESEARCH SITE

Press Release 10.07.2020

PGRO PULSE AGRONOMY GUIDE IS NOW UPDATED, EXPANDED … AND ONLINE

Press Release 08.06.2020

SPONSORED ENTRIES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PEA AND BEAN YENS

Press Release 09.04.2020

BRIEFING PAPERS SENT TO UK GOVERNMENT & PRESS DURING MARCH 2020

Press Release 22.03.2020

ENTRY IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2020 PEA AND BEAN YIELD ENHANCEMENT NETWORKS (YENS)

Press Release 16.03.2020

PGRO PEA & BEAN CROP PROTECTION COURSE ANNOUNCED

Press Release 03.01.2020