PGRO is the UK centre for applied research into temperate peas, beans and other legumes for both animal feed and human consumption. Comprising 16 staff at the Thornhaugh research station, 11 are qualified agricultural scientists.
Since its formation in 1944 P
GRO has provided UK growers and agronomists with independent, well researched , practical agronomy advice on growing legumes and other field vegetables. Such a service is made possible by the wide range of scientific skills of the staff and their ability to carry out field research both on site and at various regional locations.
The company is a registered charity funded by a mixture of voluntary levy contributions from legume growers, contract research from the agricultural industries, and government research grants.
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Spring beans are a key part of one Leicestershire grower's rotation with a five year mean of 5t/ha, as Louise Impey discovered a spring bean article on FWI '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. Attendance is free of charge, with meetings beginning at 10am or 4pm depending on venue.Details of the Events click here CROP PROTECTION COURSE IN COMBINING & VINING PEA AND WINTER & SPRING BEANS A one day course on all aspectes of crop protection in combining & vining peas and winter and spring beans
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