In his editorial, Salvador Potter, PGRO Chief Executive, reminds growers that there is going to be strong demand for beans and peas in the coming months with prices remaining firm. Also that the fundamental rotational benefits of growing pulses will further increase in value in line with autumn nitrogen prices.

Anthony Biddle, PGRO Technical Director, summarises the wide range of research being carried out and details the work demonstrated to members who came to the 2011 Pulses Trials Day at Thornhaugh in July.

In a focus on the market prospects for pulses, members of BEPA (British Edible Pulses Association) look at pulse markets from their contrasting viewpoints.

The grower story in the summer issue focuses on winter beans as an ideal rotational fit, looking at an Oxfordshire farming enterprise growing over 500 acres of winter beans this season.

The Pulse Magazine has been sent to all PGRO members and is also available on request to all those interested or involved with the UK pulse crop.