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PGRO. Applied crop research, contract trials & knowledge transfer & UK centre of excellence for temperate peas, beans & lupins for animal & human consumption
Peterborough, UK
Joined March 2010
Last week Jack Ward (centre) welcomed Graham Redman of The Anderson Centre and Jessica Saunders, Pulse Trader at Frontier, as new Trustees at PGRO to their first board meeting. If you feel you would like to volunteer as a Trustee at PGRO, please contact us at info@pgro.org
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🗣📢 Did you know beans are a superfood with benefits for our health and environment? That's why we've launched the #BangInSomeBeans campaign - backed by chefs @HughFW @jamieoliver @ChefTomKerridge and @thomasinamiers 🎧 Learn more: https://t.co/QCmja2yqj7
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Just your normal Saturday taking a pea viner down the side of the River Thames @YesPeas @BritishPeas @lordmayors_show 🫛🫛🫛🫛
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PGRO will launch its 2026 Descriptive List for peas and beans in an online webinar at 10.30am on 27 November and is open to anyone from the industry. Register your attendance now at
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The latest episode of Inside the Pod is out now, featuring James Ormerod from Bunge UK, unpacking the current dynamics shaping the UK pulse market. Listen now at https://t.co/7FYve4PqT4
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The latest episode of Inside the Pod is out now, featuring Dr Becky Howard speaking about how to maintain good stewardship when using propyzamide. Listen now at https://t.co/3Ucdwv5UTP
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The latest episode of Inside the Pod is out now. Featuring Joe Martin from @CortevaUK, this episode discusses responsible use of propyzamide, the active ingredient in Kerb® and Kerb® Flo, a key herbicide for grassweed control in winter beans. Listen at https://t.co/73MJ8lYPiw
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After confirming the presence of pea bruchid in a UK-grown pea crop in late August, PGRO continues to call for vigilance and reporting from growers across the country. Find out more at
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The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has confirmed the presence of pea bruchid in a UK-grown commercial pea crop for the first time. For many years, the PGRO has warned of the...
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The From Soya to Sustainability conference returns to Peterborough on Wednesday 28th January 2026, bringing together leaders from across the sector to accelerate the shift towards a more sustainable food system. More information will be released soon.
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Good stewardship of Kerb in winter bean crops is essential to protect water quality and preserve long-term efficacy. While the application season is in winter months, the basic principles can begin ahead of drilling. Find out more about good stewardship at
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🌱🐄 Yorkshire farmer Richard Barker opens his gates on Tues 2nd Dec for From Field to Feed - showcasing beans as sustainable livestock feed. It's free to attend, but booking is essential > https://t.co/HX3ELByKWr
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NFU seeking to promote a greater area of protein crops across the UK arable sector. The plan can be accessed here NFU sustainable protein action plan – NFUonline and is open for anyone to view. https://t.co/INAaoyPpTV
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Read the NFU Combinable Crops Board's sustainable protein action plan for British farming.
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What could be better than being able to consult the PGRO as and when you need access to expertise, whether you're in the field or your office? Our PGRO Crop Monitor app helps pulse growers maximise their crop's potential, and is available on the App Store and Google Play Store.
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Defra figures published on 25/09 suggest the UK Pulse area fell again in 2025. Suggesting the area may have been 27% smaller than 2 years ago. How much did SFI policy influence this trend?
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🫛 Planning for #pulses in 2026? 🫛 Don’t forget, our #Bean YEN and #Pea YEN will return next year, thanks to our partners @pgroresearch 🎉 When entries open, enter your pulse crop to learn how to maximise your yields. ➡️ https://t.co/PujtbobfOZ ➡️ https://t.co/tlrkJ2HIOp
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The first post-harvest 2025 Pulse Market Update is here, covering the current influences, outlook and prospects for those buying and selling the UK crop.
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Commentary In the first of these bulletins since the 2025 harvest there might appear to be a lot upon which to reflect. The excellent start to a Spring full of optimism, the later concern as the...
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What is APHA's advice regarding pea bruchid? You can read more about the recent discovery of pea bruchid in a UK crop on the at https://t.co/OqnuUVg1vb This clip was taken from the latest episode of Inside the Pod, which you can listen to at https://t.co/J2Mw3vA8sy
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What should you do if you find an occurrence of pea bruchid? You can read more about the recent discovery of pea bruchid in a UK crop on the PGRO website at https://t.co/OqnuUVgzkJ or listen to the latest episode of Inside the Pod at https://t.co/J2Mw3vAGi6
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What should you be looking for when looking for pea bruchid damage? Dr Becky Howard talks us through it. Find out more about pea bruchid head to https://t.co/NjWPL3jdB1 or listen to the latest episode of Inside the Pod at https://t.co/IdLrewnieW
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After PGRO confirmed the presence of pea bruchid in a UK pea crop for the first time, growers and traders are urged to inspect pea crops and report signs of damage using the PGRO app. Listen to the latest episode of Inside the Pod for more information at https://t.co/NgjcCylS5q
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