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"Inside the Pod" is an expanding series of podcasts from the PGRO. In the latest edition Dr Charlotte White of ADAS explores the value in participation in the Bean YEN, how knowledge is being gained for growers as the database expands, and the lessons learned so far about yield improvement...

This is a really interesting question and one that has not had the level of research required to provide a definitive answers. You will be aware the closest rotation advised for any pulses is 1 crop in 5, and along with best practice soil management is considered the best approach to avoiding...

It would be good to hear form those on this platform what they feel we need to know about bean crop production. What are your on farm priorities? how do you feel they could be researched using farm based resources backed by science to provide meaningful data generated in a practical environment?

Beans and peas are considered a 'break' crop. Many of their benefits being well appreciated, ( even if not always valued). Does this imply that the best place for them in a rotation is already realised as between cereal crops before wheat?