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The podcast for farmers, agronomists and anyone else involved in growing pulses and vegetable legumes. We cover market updates, practical and technical information, and interview those involed in farming, buying and processing the crop. Presented by Ben Pike, Matt Webster and Emily Scaife on behalf of the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO).

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Episodes

Pulse Market Update - November 2023

Roger Vickers and Stephen Belcher discuss the latest Pulse Market Update and give the latest updates and advice for planting your crops for the new season. You can claim one BASIS point from listening to this podcast. Code: CP/132936/2324/k

Nov 02, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ben Adams: A Farmer's Experience with Intercropping

In this episode, Emily Scaife speaks to Oxfordshire-based farmer Ben Adams about his experiences with intercropping and the trials he has been running on his farm. You can claim one BASIS point from listening to this podcast. Code: CP/132935/2324/k

Oct 23, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Supply Chain Focus: Syngenta

In this episode, Matt Webster speaks to Rebecca White, Portfolio Manager for Fungicides in Vegetable and Speciality Crop Protection for Syngenta, about the company's role in the pulse industry, it's relationship with pulse producers across the UK, and their goals towards sustainability. You can claim one BASIS point from listening to this podcast. Code: CP/132934/2324/k

Oct 16, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Farm Carbon Toolkit: Taking Action on your Farm's Carbon Emissions

In this episode, Emily Scaife speaks to Liz Bowles, the Chief Executive Officer of Farm Carbon Toolkit, a company who are committed to supporting farmers and organisations to understand and take action on their farm's carbon emissions. You can claim one BASIS point from listening to this podcast. Code: E/132933/2324/k

Sep 22, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The NCS Project: The Defining Project of Our Time

In this episode, host Ben Pike speaks to the CEO of PGRO, Roger Vickers, and the founder of BOFIN, Tom Allen-Stevens, about the Nitrogen Climate Smart Project, what it is and why farmers should get involved. How do we increase the pulse area to reduce carbon emissions and displace soya imports? You can claim one BASIS point from listening to this podcast. Code: E/132932/2324/k

Aug 08, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Intercrop Innovations: Inside the PGRO's crop trials

In this episode, Matt Webster speaks with PGRO's Principle Technical Officer Stephen Belcher about the PGRO's Intercropping trials, as well as speaking to Dr Becky Howard about Trap Cropping, and Shona Duffy about lentil growth in the UK. You can claim one BASIS point from listening to this podcast. Code: CP/132931/2324/k

Jul 31, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Heard It on the Pea Vine

In the podcast's first episode, our host Ben Pike spoke to Dr Chris Judge, PGRO's Senior Technical Officer, at the PGRO's Vining Pea Open Day in June, where he talked us through the various trials that were taking place involving vining peas and the PGRO's Descriptive List. You can claim one BASIS point from listening to this podcast. Code: CP/132928/2324/k

Jul 20, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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