2011-2012 Diary Dates

24th November 2011 - BEPA ANNUAL DINNER, PETERBOROUGH
25th November 2011 -
 PGRO PULSE RECOMMENDED LIST LAUNCH, THORNHAUGH
18th - 19th JANUARY 2011 - LAMMA EVENT, NEWARK SHOWGROUND

Welcome to the British Edible Pulses Association website

BEPA is the trade association representing the processors and users of British-produced pulse (mainly combining peas and field beans) crops. BEPA’s key objectives are to liaise with UK government

and other national and international associations, & encourage the consumption of home-produced pulses by promoting their value as healthy, high-protein and high-fibre foods, and to liaise with crop scientists and plant breeders.

Peter Smith, President BepaOur website brings you the history of BEPA, contact information for all our members, BEPA in the press and media, the latest pulse market prices, and an introduction to the many end uses for UK-produced pulses.

We also give details of the main BEPA contacts - if you would like to know more about BEPA, and the important role pulses play in the UK's agricultural and food sectors, please ask us!

Peter Smith, President

Jan
07

PGRO Pulse Crop Bulletin

'PULSE CROPS FOR SUSTAINABLE ROTATIONS' IS THE TOPICAL THEME OF 2012 PGRO / SYNGENTA ROADSHOWS

PGRO are holding a series of roadshows in January and February in partnership with Syngenta, starting in York on Tuesday 24th January and ending in Bury St Edmunds on Wednesday 1st February.

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 Premier Nutrition will also discuss future feed opportunities for pulse crops in the light of recent feed research.

PROGRAMME

  • Reasons to keep peas and beans in your rotation - Salvador Potter
  • Variety tips for 2012 - the best choices for you - Steve Belcher
  • Pulse establishment - getting it right - Jim Scrimshaw
  • 'Green Pig' project conclusions - pulses for feed? - Kevin Stickney
  • Project 'Optibean' - optimum inputs/maximum outputs - Anthony Biddle
  • BruchidCast - decision support for bruchid control - Becky Ward
  • Sprays & improved efficacy through correct nozzle choice - Syngenta

Attendance is free of charge, with meetings beginning at 10am or 4pm depending on venue. For full details of dates and venues go to www.pgro.org/about-us/diary-events/160-briefings.html or email Sue Bingham at PGRO This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Dec
22

Pulse Market Update

PGRO PUBLISH 2012 EDITION OF THE PULSE AGRONOMY GUIDE

PGRO_2012_Pulse_Agronomy_Guide

"The 2012 edition of the PGRO Pulse Agronomy Guide has just been published and gives growers detailed, independent advice on combining peas, field beans and lupins," says Dr Anthony Biddle, PGRO Technical Director.  “The guide brings you right up to date with all areas of profitable pulse production from variety choice to harvest - and covers all aspects of crop husbandry including establishment, weed control, diseases and pests, harvesting, drying and storage.

“The latest PGRO Recommended Lists for combining peas, spring beans and winter beans are also included, and there is a summary of lupin varieties and crop husbandry.

“With spring planting decisions becoming uppermost in growers' minds, this latest edition of the Guide will be an invaluable source of information for growers and agronomists,” adds Dr Biddle.

The 'PGRO Pulse Agronomy Guide' for 2012  is available to members and levy payers with a password for download from the PGRO website www.pgro.org or a copy can be requested by emailing Sue Bingham at PGRO This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it