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About the show

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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An interview with Roger Vickers, a look at the Flavourless Pea Protein Project, and what to expect from the launch of the 2027 Descriptive List

Nov 13, 2026 49 min

Welcome back to Inside the Pod, the PGRO podcast. In episode two of the new season, host Ben Pike speaks to Roger Vickers, who retires as this month, to reflect on his time as PGRO’s CEO during what has been a long and successful tenure in the company’s top job. Matt Webster then speaks to Grace Welling and David Lloyd from Germinal about their involvement in the flavourless pea protein project, in which the company partners with PGRO and other partners to produce an alternative protein crop to imported soya using peas. With the launch of the 2027 Descriptive List arriving soon, Matt then speaks to Dr Chris Judge, PGRO Senior Technical Officer, about what to expect from the launch and the work that has gone on in preparation for this year’s list. Finally, we end the episode with a brief word from Bryony Graham, who is one of the speakers at the upcoming From Soya to Sustainability Conference in January. We hope you enjoy this episode, and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a future episode!

A New Season for Inside the Pod: AB Mauri, the PPN and Roger Vickers' Retirement

Oct 7, 2026 37 min

Welcome back to Inside the Pod, the PGRO podcast. With a new episode format for this season, Inside the Pod returns with longer episodes covering more topics that hopefully interest and help you, the pulse grower. In this first episode of a new episode, host Ben Pike speaks to Matthew Green from AB Mauri about pulse milling and their experience in developing pulse-based products for the bakery sector. He is then joined by PGRO's Erin Matlock and George Goodwin, Managing Director at Senova, to talk about the Pulse Performance Network, a new benchmarking tool for pulse growers, providing a new structure and a sharpened focus on delivering practical, farm0-ready insights for today's growers. Finally, we end the episode reflecting on the recent announcement that PGRO CEO Roger Vickers will be retiring in the coming months - we wish him all the best in his next chapter. We hope you enjoy this episode, and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a future episode!

PGRO Pulse Crop Open Day 2026

Jul 6, 2026 41 min

Welcome to Inside the Pod, the PGRO podcast. In this episode of the podcast, host Ben Pike attends the PGRO's annual Pulse Crop Open Day in Lincolnshire, where he takes a look at the various trials that were on show. Ben speaks to Dr Becky Howard about PGRO's work with the ANSWERs project, as well as the NCS Project which is coming into its final year. He also catches up with Alek Ligeza to talk about PGRO's work with herbicides, plus he speaks to Will Evans about his work with lentils and chickpeas. To find out more about PGRO's trial work and what was on show at this year's open day, head to pgro.org for more information.

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An interview with Roger Vickers, a look at the Flavourless Pea Protein Project, and what to expect from the launch of the 2027 Descriptive List

Nov 13, 2026 49 min

A New Season for Inside the Pod: AB Mauri, the PPN and Roger Vickers' Retirement

Oct 7, 2026 37 min

PGRO Pulse Crop Open Day 2026

Jul 6, 2026 41 min

PGRO Vining Pea Open Day 2026

Jun 19, 2026 10 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, host Ben Pike speaks to Dr Chris Judge from the PGRO's Vining Pea Open Day in Nocton, Lincolnshire, where PGRO's vining pea trials were on show for growers to see, which was held on Monday 15th June. To find out more about PGRO's vining pea trial work, head to pgro.org

The Pulse Performance Network - Leading the next phase of UK pulse performance benchmarking

Jun 11, 2026 11 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, host Ben Pike speaks to PGRO Research Agronomist Erin Matlock about the PGRO's Pulse Performance Network, which was launched at Cereals on 11 June. PGRO will establish the Pulse Performance Network (PPN) this autumn, marking a significant new chapter for crop benchmarking and analysis for pea and bean growers. Following 10 successful years of the pulse yield enhancement networks (YENs) under ADAS, the PGRO will create a new structure and a sharpened focus on delivering practical, farm-ready insights for today's growers. Benchmarking has a strong reputation for bringing together growers, agronomists, researchers, and industry partners to push the boundaries of crop productivity, environmental performance, and grain quality. Under PGRO's leadership, the network aims to introduce new tools and approaches designed to make participation easier and more valuable. The goal is not just to measure performance, but to ensure every dataset collected translates into something meaningful, whether that's improving yield efficiency, enhancing crop quality, or reducing environmental impact. The PPN aims to turn data into decisions. By simplifying participation, strengthening collaboration, and focusing on actionable insight, the PPN aims to ensure every participant walks away with knowledge that can be applied directly to their farming system. This evolution will support both growers and the industrial supply chain as the sector works towards greater productivity, consistency, and resilience in UK pulse crops. To support a more streamlined approach, the PGRO has developed a dedicated PPN app that will allow participants to record crop management information directly in the field throughout the season. The PPN will officially open for applications in September. To find out more, head to the PGRO website at pgro.org

Market Prospects with Franek Smith

May 29, 2026 31 min

Welcome to Inside the Pod, the PGRO podcast. In this episode of Inside the Pod, host Ben Pike is joined by Franek Smith, Associate Director and Senior Trader at Wherry & Sons Ltd, to discuss the latest market prospects from both a grower’s perspective and from a trader’s perspective. Franek talks about the latest developments in the pulse market and how the market is looking for pulse growers across the UK in these turbulent times, with conflict in the Middle East among a number of international and domestic aspects that are influencing a complicated market.

Pod-Stik & AutoSpray Systems: Spraying Beans from the Sky

May 18, 2026 31 min

Welcome to Inside the Pod, the PGRO podcast. In this special 50th episode of Inside the Pod, host Ben Pike is joined by Rob Suckling, Commercial Technical Manager at De Sangosse, and Rob Pearson, CEO of AutoSpray Systems to discuss the future of bean production and the applications of sprays with the use of drone technology. Rob Suckling explains how Pod-Stik, De Sangosse’s trademark Pod Sealant product, protects the yield of podding crops, including pulses, by sealing the pod shut for longer to prevent the premature release of seed the combine gets in the field. Rob then goes on to talk about why De Sangosse decided to start utilising drones in the application of Pod-Stik to pulse crops, explaining that applying Pod-Stik from a drone rather than a traditional sprayer gives a much tighter droplet spectrum and reduces mechanical damage with no machine driving through the tramlines. Rob Pearson then goes on to explain that while drones won’t fully replace large self-propelled sprayers that farmers use, they instead provide them with another tool in the spray shed that can be used when access is difficult or when damage to the crop needs to be avoided. To find out more about Pod-Stik head to https://www.desangosse.co.uk/products/pod-sealers/ To find out more about AutoSpray Systems go to https://autospraysystems.com

Raising the Pulse: How faba beans can transform our diet and the planet

Apr 24, 2026 27 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, host Ben Pike speaks to Donal O'Sullivan from the University of Reading about the Raising the Pulse project, a three year project focused on faba beans designed to transform the food system for health and environment and aiming to increase UK pulse consumption for health and sustainability. You can read more about the Raising the Pulse project at https://research.reading.ac.uk/raising-the-pulse/

Pulse Market Update - March 2026

Mar 19, 2026 8 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, Ben Pike takes a look at the latest Pulse Market Update for March 2026. Market values have been remarkably static since the autumn of 2025 with little to report and a clear explanation is not so easy to find. The DEFRA declared cropped area for pulses in 2025 was below 200,000ha - the lowest since crop 2019 and a drop of over 73,000ha over two years - most of which appears to have been at the expense of field beans. It is highly likely that this reflects the negative impact of the uptake of SFI options, although recent inconsistent crop experiences may not have helped. Read the full report now at https://www.pgro.org/pulse-market-update-mach-2026/

Frontier: Creating a Secure Market with the Frontier Faba Bean Project

Feb 20, 2026 21 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, Emily Scaife is joined by Alistair Bell and Jessica Saunders from Frontier to discuss the Frontier Faba Bean Project, which is creating a secure market for human-consumption beans through an exclusive contract, helping growers to manage risk, add further value to the supply chain, and build more sustainable rotations.

Pea Bruchid Update with Dr Becky Howard

Jan 30, 2026 17 min

Pea bruchid beetle was detected for the first time in peas harvested in the UK in 2025. The AIC, BSPB, NFU and PGRO are working together to identify mitigations and minimise the risk of spread from the two sites in Landbeach, Cambridgeshire and Stubton, Lincolnshire. Having been confirmed post-harvest on both sites, the crops were removed and fumigated. However, due to the risk of mature beetles overwintering in the local area we have identified the need to establish a voluntary restriction zone within which we ask that growers abstain from planting pea crops in 2026. In the intermediary, establishment of catch crops and ongoing monitoring will be undertaken at the sites for the 2026 and 2027 growing seasons. The two confirmed findings have raised concern within the sector, presenting challenges not only to crop integrity and yield, but also to the continued confidence of our domestic and international trading partners. If unmanaged, these issues could have detrimental consequences for market access, supply chain stability, and the reputation of the UK pulse industry. To access the full PGRO guidance, please visit Pea Bruchid (Bruchus pisorum) | PGRO

The Beans and the Bees

Dec 15, 2025 25 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, we’re joined by Charlotte Apsey, a PhD student at the University of Cambridge whose research gets right to the heart of one of the biggest questions facing pulse growers. How can we improve field bean yields while working with nature rather than against it. Charlotte’s work focuses on pollination in field beans and, specifically, the role wildflower margins can play in attracting pollinators into crops. Speaking to episode host, Ben Pike, she explains why beans are more reliant on insect activity than many growers might assume, what happens when pollinators are encouraged to spend more time in and around bean crops, and how relatively simple habitat features could make a measurable difference to performance. A major part of Charlotte’s research involves on farm trials during the bean flowering period. These trials involve counting pollinators visiting flowers and linking that activity back to yield data. The aim is practical, grower relevant insight that supports productive and sustainable farming systems. Charlotte is now looking for farmers who can help host trials in the 2026 season. She is keen to hear from anyone growing field beans, either spring or winter drilled, particularly where there is an existing wildflower margin alongside the crop or where a margin could be established. Access to the field during flowering would be needed for a short period, along with basic yield information at harvest. Where possible, comparison with a similar bean field without a wildflower margin would add even more value to the work. Disruption to the crop is kept to an absolute minimum. Trial areas are clearly marked and removed afterwards, and all findings are shared with the host farm. If you are growing field beans and would like to be involved, or simply want to find out more, you can contact Charlotte directly by emailing cmea3@cam.ac.uk. Farmers can also register interest via PGRO at www.pgro.org, who are supporting the project and helpi...

PGRO Descriptive List for Peas and Beans 2026

Nov 27, 2025 31 min

PGRO has unveiled its 2026 Descriptive List for pulses, which contains 11 new pea and bean varieties. Joining Ben Pike in today's special episode of Inside the Pod is Dr Chris Judge, who goes through the new varieties from this year's list, which contains seven new combining peas, two winter beans, and two spring beans. Chris also talks to us about how the Descriptive List trials performed this season, after contending with drought conditions across much of the country and a small number of trial sites failing. The Descriptive List gives growers the opportunity to compare different varieties and evaluate which will suit their situation. You can read the 2026 Descriptive List in full at pgro.org, or you can watch the full launch and presentation presented by Chris on the PGRO YouTube channel.

Senova: Taking an Innovative Approach to Pulse Crop Development

Nov 21, 2025 10 min

In this Supply Chain Focus edition of Inside the Pod, host Matt Webster speaks to George Goodwin, the managing director of Senova, a private and independent seed marketing and crop development company with an innovative approach. In this episode Matt and George discuss what companies such as Senova are looking to achieve from their breeding programs, and what's coming down the innovation pipeline, as well as looking at what products and pulse varieties Senova have to offer to growers in the industry, and Senova's working relationship with the PGRO.

Bunge UK: Unpacking the Dynamics of the UK Pulse Market

Nov 3, 2025 28 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, host Ben Pike sits down with pulses trader James Ormerod from Bunge UK to unpack the current dynamics shaping the UK pulse market. James offers a trader’s view of supply and demand, exploring how policy, global competition, and shifting domestic priorities are influencing bean and pea prices. UK bean production has halved in recent years, falling from around 800,000 tonnes to nearer 400,000 tonnes. James attributes much of this decline to SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive) payments, which have encouraged growers to take land out of production for guaranteed returns. Although Defra’s latest figures suggest a slight recovery in area, the long-term trend remains downward — a concern for both traders and processors. James also discusses how competing protein sources such as soya and rapeseed meal are setting a tough benchmark for beans in feed markets, while export demand has weakened. Still, there are bright spots: the UK’s fish feed sector and poultry market continue to provide strong outlets, and the nation’s reputation for producing high-quality feed beans remains solid. Despite short-term uncertainty, James remains hopeful that renewed policy focus on homegrown protein and sustainable cropping could help pulses reclaim their place in British agriculture — vital for food security, soil health, and reducing reliance on imported soya. For more information read the latest PGRO Pulse Market Update for September/October 2025 (pgro.org). Pea Bruchid is still a hot topic at the moment, and PGRO is still urging growers to remain vigilant and report any signs of infestation. For more information about Pea Bruchid you can listen to this episode of Inside the Pod featuring Dr Becky Howard at https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pTmSTMK7oldn4cg6ISL7e?si=B2VjTE0XQEq5IgvTxEJWsg

Kerb-ing the Risk: Propyzamide Stewardship after Winter Bean Drilling

Oct 29, 2025 17 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod from the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO), host Ben Pike is joined by Dr. Becky Howard from PGRO and Joe Martin from Corteva Agriscience to discuss responsible use of propyzamide, the active ingredient in Kerb® and Kerb® Flo, a key herbicide for grassweed control in winter beans. Becky and Joe explain why propyzamide remains a crucial tool for managing resistant blackgrass and other grass and broadleaf weeds, thanks to its unique mode of action and effectiveness in cooler, moist soils. However, they also stress that increasing environmental scrutiny, particularly around water contamination risks, means good stewardship is essential to keep this vital active available. The conversation covers best practice for application timing (typically late October to December), field selection, and measures to reduce runoff, such as avoiding waterlogged soils, minimizing compaction, and maintaining buffer zones near watercourses. Joe highlights Corteva’s stewardship initiatives, including collaboration with water companies and grower support through the Kerb Weather Data app and online CPD training resources. Listeners are encouraged to visit corteva.co.uk/propyzamide for stewardship advice and weather guidance to ensure safe and effective use of propyzamide this drilling season.

The NCS Project - McArthur BDC

Sep 17, 2025 20 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, Emily Scaife speaks to John McArthur, Managing Director at McArthur BDC, about his involvement in the NCS Project.

Crop Update: Pea Bruchid Alert

Sep 5, 2025 18 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, Ben Pike speaks to Dr Becky Howard about the recent confirmation of the presence of pea bruchid in a UK-grown commercial pea crop for the first time. Ben and Becky discuss what to look out for, how to prevent infestation, and what to do should pea bruchid be found in your crop. For more information about the recent pea bruchid discovery, you can read the recent press release at https://www.pgro.org/first-occurrence-of-pea-bruchid-in-uk-commercial-crop-confirmed/ For more details on the life cycle of the pea bruchid, read pages 8 and 9 of the Summer 2023 edition of The Pulse Magazine at https://www.pgro.org/downloads/summer-Pulse-2023.pdf An assessment of risk to UK pea production was produced by PGRO for the HDC Factsheet, which can be read at https://www.pgro.org/downloads/PeabruchidanassessmentofrisktoUKpeaproduction.pdf

PGRO Pulse Open Day 2025

Jul 28, 2025 55 min

In this extended episode of Inside the Pod, Matt Webster and Emily Scaife speak to PGRO's experts from the 2025 Pulse Open Day, discussing the various crops, projects and trials on show including the NCS Project, the Descriptive List, Lentils, Lupins, and more.

Syngenta: Developing Biostimulants for Pulses

Jul 3, 2025 19 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, Matt Webster and Emily Scaife speak to Simon Jackson, Field Technical Manager at Syngenta, about the company's work in developing biostimulants for the pulse market.

Pulse Market Update - June 2025

Jun 30, 2025 6 min

The latest Pulse Market Update from the Processors and Growers Research Organisation.

PGRO at Cereals 2025

Jun 20, 2025 37 min

In this extended episode of Inside the Pod, we speak to the PGRO team from their stand at the 2025 Cereals, speaking to Pulse Pioneer Bryony Graham about her involvement in the NCS Project, Erin Matlock gives her top tips to those who are either growing pulses for the first time or getting back to pulses after a long time away, and Roger Vickers and Dr. Chris Judge talk us through the PGRO stand and trial plots on show at Cereals.

Bayer: Crop Protection and Insecticides

May 27, 2025 26 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, Ben Pike and Emily Scaife speak to Tom Astill, Market Development Representative from Bayer, and Dr Becky Howard from PGRO about Bayer's work on crop protection and insecticides for pulse crops, including their newest product, Sivanto Prime.

BASF: The Pea Growth Guide

May 21, 2025 24 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, Ben Pike and Emily Scaife are joined by Iain Ford, Business Development Manager for Agricultural Solutions at BASF to discuss the newly released Pea Growth Guide, helping growers with the best ways to get the best out of their peas.

Pulse Market Update: April 2025

Apr 15, 2025 6 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, we take a look at the latest pulse market update for April 2025.

Pulse Market Update: March 2025

Mar 7, 2025 8 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, we take a look at the latest Pulse Market Update for March 2025, in which the UK's pulse markets have continued to be quiet since the turn of the year, and overall export demand has been much lower since the last harvest.

Supply Chain Focus: PheroSyn

Feb 25, 2025 9 min

In this Supply Chain Focus edition of Inside the Pod, we speak to Mark Herriman, Head of Sales and Corporate Operations at PheroSyn, a start-up company spun out of Rothamsted Research supporting a new method of pest control in crops - pheromone-based monitoring, with the aim of reducing pesticide use in agriculture.

From Soya to Sustainability 2025

Feb 7, 2025 22 min

In this extended episode of Inside the Pod, we take a look at the From Soya to Sustainability conference held in January by the NCS Project partners. Ben Pike speaks to a variety of speakers and attendees from the conference, including Philip Lymbery from Compassion in World Farming, Gemma Hoskins from Mighty Earth, and Pulse Pioneers John Seed and Rob Waterston, plus more, about the importance of home grown pulses in replacing imported soya and creating a more sustainable food system.

2025 Descriptive List for Pulses

Nov 27, 2024 41 min

In this extended episode of Inside the Pod, we look at the 2025 Descriptive List for Pulses which was unveiled by PGRO at CropTec 2024. We speak to PGRO Chief Technical Officer Dr Chris Judge who talks us through what's new on the list, as well as representatives from two of the breeders who have varieties on this year's list, Heather Oldfield from Limagrain and Michael Shuldham from NPZ.

The Pea and Bean Conference 2024

Nov 15, 2024 10 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, Ben Pike takes a look at the highlights from this year's Pea and Bean Conference, run by the British Growers Association, which took place in Lincolnshire earlier this month. It was a full day with speakers such as Simon Conway from Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd, Sam Trevey, the Fresh Produce Technical Manager from Red Tractor, the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, and Hatch PR, who are behind the Yes Peas campaign, all speaking at the event.

Achieving 8 Tonne per Hectare Bean Yield: One Time Luck or Just the Beginning?

Oct 29, 2024 16 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, we speak to Agrii Agronomist Todd Jex who has recently achieved a bean crop yield of over 8-tonnes per hectare on one of his farms, an exciting development that we want to get to the bottom of.

Pulse Market Update - October 2024

Oct 21, 2024 17 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, we take a look at the Pulse Market Update for October 2024, with guest pulse trader Andy Bury from Frontier Agriculture giving his views on the latest market movements.

Pulse Market Update - September 2024

Sep 11, 2024 11 min

In this bitesized episode of Inside the Pod, Ben Pike looks at the latest Pulse Market Update for September 2024, looking at the latest market trends and the outlooks for the rest of the year and into next year for pulse crops.

Looking at Lentils - Researching the Viability of Lentil Growth in the UK

Sep 9, 2024 20 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, Matt Webster speaks to PGRO Technical Officer Will Evans who leads PGRO's research on lentils, looking at how viable lentil growth is in the UK and the benefits of growing them.

Pea Harvest Outlook and Advice with Keith Costello

Aug 5, 2024 16 min

In this episode of the Inside the Pod, Keith Costello returns to the podcast to give his outlook and advice on the harvesting period for peas, drawing on what he's seen from fields all over the country and over fifty years of knowledge and experience.

Supply Chain Focus: Morrow

Jul 12, 2024 14 min

In this Supply Chain Focus edition of Inside the Pod, Matt Webster speaks to Anna-Sophie Deetjen, co-founder of Morrow, a company who's venture into a pulse-based coffee is looking to secure the future of coffee and save the environment.

Supply Chain Focus: Novo Farina

Jul 5, 2024 9 min

In this Supply Chain Focus edition of Inside the Pod, Matt Webster speaks to Emily Williams, Managing Director of Novo Farina, about their company - the only UK manufacturer with the capabilities to develop extruded, texturised pea protein using only yellow peas.

PGRO Vining Pea Open Day 2024

Jun 28, 2024 10 min

In this episode of Inside the Pod, Matt Webster visits the PGRO's Vining Pea Open Day and speaks to Dr Chris Judge about the day and the trials that are being conducted at the site.

The NCS Project - One Year On

Jun 19, 2024 20 min

In this special episode of Inside the Pod, Ben Pike speaks to a variety of guests who have all had significant involvement in the NCS Project - PGRO CEO Roger Vickers, Dr Becky Howard, BOFIN founder Tom Allen-Stevens, and Michael Carpenter from Kelvin Cave. This episode takes a look back at the NCS Project one year on from its launch, looking at the developments we've seen with the project in the last year, but also looking ahead to the project's future.

Cheese from Peas - The Latest Product in Dairy Alternatives

May 3, 2024 20 min

In this episode, Emily Scaife speaks to Dr Vincenzo Di Bari, Assistant Professor in Food and Processing at the University of Nottingham, and Cesar Torres, Founder and CEO of The Good Pulse Company, about their alternative protein research exploring using peas to make sustainable plant-based cheese.

The Pea and Bean YEN - How to Best Improve your Yield

Apr 22, 2024 20 min

In this episode, Ben Pike speaks to Dr. Charlotte White, Senior Research Scientist at ADAS, about the Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) and how growers can use the YEN to analyse their crops and get the best yield from them.

Keith Costello - How to Get the Best from Your Peas

Apr 2, 2024 29 min

In this episode, we speak to pea expert Keith Costello, who looks to the season ahead and advises growers on how to get the best our of their pea crops, speaking from 50 years of experience in the industry.

Vining Pea Tool - PGRO's Innovative New Forecasting System

Mar 18, 2024 10 min

In this episode, PGRO Data Scientist Leah Howells talks about PGRO's new Vining Pea Tool, a new way to forecast harvest dates and yields of vining pea crops using a combination of historic data, weather data, and powerful machine learning.

The Pulse Magazine - Spring 2024 Edition Out Now

Mar 15, 2024 5 min

In this bitesized episode of Inside the Pod, Matt Webster and Emily Scaife look at the latest issue of The Pulse Magazine, which is available to read either online at pgro.org or physically via an insert in the latest CPM Magazine.

The NCS Project - Introducing the Pulse Pioneers

Feb 14, 2024 21 min

In this episode, Ben Pike speaks to Tom Allen-Stevens, the founder of BOFIN, about the latest updates of the NCS Project. Ben also speaks to one of the project's Pulse Pioneers, Will Oliver, about his experience being a part of the NCS Project.

Pulse Market Update - February 2024

Feb 6, 2024 9 min

In this episode, Ben Pike discusses the latest Pulse Market Update and give the latest updates and advice for planting your crops for 2024.

Yes Peas in a Pod: Inside the Great British Pea Campaign

Jan 11, 2024 24 min

In this episode, Ben Pike speaks to Stephen Francis, the Managing Director of Fen Peas, with Emily Boswell and Ruby Mortimer from Hatch PR about the Yes Peas! campaign and its mission to encourage more people across the UK to eat frozen peas.

CropTec 2023: BOFIN Launch PulsePEP

Dec 6, 2023 8 min

In this episode, Emily Scaife speaks to the founder of BOFIN, Tom Allen-Stevens, and Tom Wilkinson from ADAS about the launch of the PulsePEP and the Farming Forum, as well as Dr Becky Howard from PGRO who gives us the latest updates on the NCS Project. You can claim one BASIS point from listening to this podcast. Code: PD/132939/2324/k

The 2024 Descriptive List

Nov 27, 2023 28 min

Dr Chris Judge talks us through the 2024 Descriptive List and all the latest pea and bean varieties that have been added to the expanded list. You can claim one BASIS point from listening to this podcast. Code: CP/132938/2324/k

Pulse Market Update - November 2023

Nov 2, 2023 13 min

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

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Created by: PGRO
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Latest episode: Nov 13, 2026
Episodes: 56
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Avg. episode length: 20 min
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