Farmers Weekly Ep 239: Can Pulse Pioneers save the planet?

In this episode, we look at how a group of ‘Pulse Pioneers’ are sowing the seeds for a revival of Britain’s pea and bean crops.

Pulse crops have many benefits. They include better soil health, less reliance on chemical fertilisers and lower dependency on pesticides.

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But inconsistent performance can make them difficult to grow profitably. We look at possible answers – and the bigger picture.

For more information about the pea and bean project, visit the Pulse Pioneers and the Nitrogen Smart Climate initiative website.

The long-awaited farm assurance review says there needs to be a change in leadership culture at Red Tractor. Can it really happen?

We have a look at the market for spring fertiliser – and the latest on the inheritance tax battle, including the Farming Day of Unity.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.

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