Welcome to PulsePEP

[Tom @ BOFIN]

The PulsePEP (Performance Enhancing Platform) community is a platform and knowledge exchange hub for farmers who are striving to achieve the best from pulse crops and reduce their carbon emissions.

The aim is to have at least 200 farmer members who will benchmark their GHG emissions throughout the lifetime of the project and build to a total membership of at least 500 farmers.

From this community, a group of Pulse Pioneers will be selected to host paid-for trials on their own farms. These trials test novel concepts, ideas, products, rations and sensors designed to help farmers reduce GHG emissions.

If you would like to ask a question or post a comment here, please join PulsePEP. We will email you confirmation.

 

[skye @ bofin]

What is it about?
The NCS project is a new £5.9M farmer-led research programme, set to revolutionise on-farm carbon footprints by delivering more than half of the GHG emissions reduction target for UK agriculture.

What are the project aims?
The main aim is to enable UK agriculture to bring about a reduction of 1.5Mt CO₂e per annum or 54% of the maximum potential for the industry. The ambitions of the project are to increase pulse and legume cropping in arable rotations to 20% across the UK and to develop and test new feed rations. This will help livestock farmers to substitute up to 50% of imported soya meal used in feed with more climate-friendly home-grown pulses and legumes. These twin aims will be steered by science and proven by real farm enterprises, with significant benefits for both crop and livestock productivity, including cost savings of over £1bn/ year.

Who is running the project?
The project partners comprise a consortium of UK companies, research institutes and farmer networks, led by PGRO.

Who is it for?
Anyone and everyone concerned with reducing carbon emissions on farm and those interested in the potential for peas and beans to help them achieve that. From boots in the field, to scientists in the lab, this project will bring together the entire supply chain to seek sustainable long-term solutions to climate change.

Can I be involved?
Absolutely. As part of the project, a new ‘PulsePEP’ (Performance Enhancing Platform) community will be established – a platform and knowledge exchange hub, led by ADAS, for farmers who are striving to achieve the best from pulse crops and reduce their carbon emissions. From this community, a group of ‘Pulse Pioneers’ will be selected to host paid-for trials on their own farms. These trials will test novel concepts, ideas, products, rations and sensors designed to help farmers reduce GHG emissions.

Read the full document here...

 

[skye @ bofin]

Latest PulsePEP video added to Farm TV:

https://thefarmingforum.realms.tv/bofin/streams/32575529-083b-4423-ad39-eb52cc0c221d?

The NCS project is a new farmer-led research programme, involving 17 industry and research partners and over 200 farmers. Its main aim is to enable UK Farming to bring about a reduction of 1.5Mt CO₂e per annum or 54% of the maximum potential for the industry. PulsePEP is the farmer-led community for the NCS Project (see further detail below). It’s free for all to join and offers farmers the opportunity of support to carbon-baseline their farm. Find out more here.

 

[skye @ bofin]

On 11 September 2023, BOFIN and ADAS will be hosting a workshop for our farmer members of PulsePEP!

This will be an all-day event on 11th of September from 10:00am – 4:00pm

As well as guidance on using the Farm Carbon Calculator, the plan for the day is to develop ideas that Pulse Pioneers will take forward in the first year of on-farm trials.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ncs-pu...rm=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop
Tickets can be secured here and are free to PulsePEP members. If you are not already a member, make sure to join PulsePEP. This will enable you to respond and post threads here and join workshops that we throw in the future.

We look forward to seeing you & welcoming you as a member if you are new

 

[skye @ bofin]

NCS Newsletter - August Edition

Make sure to keep updated with the NCS project and what the partners are up to by joining PulsePEP. Once you have joined, you will gain access to regular updates including our monthly newsletter! This is a great place to find a round up of all the exciting content from partners that are related to the project, along with any events we will be hosting or attending plus some interesting videos for you to check out. Take a look at Augusts' Newsletter here.

 

[skye @ bofin]

New Innovations Workshop 2 – Alternative Proteins​

CHAP is conducting its second stakeholder workshop as part of a series aimed at gathering insights from the food and farming sector and related industries. The workshop focuses on discussing primary challenges, innovative solutions, and creating a business case to secure funding for CHAP's efforts in fostering sector adaptation, addressing market gaps, and facilitating pivotal advancements in the industry. The focus of this New Innovations Programme will be on UK farming and production systems for plant-based alternative proteins for human nutrition, with both extracted and whole-crop protein sources in scope for this innovation programme. This fits best into CHAP’s core research pillar of ‘Crop and Protein Diversification’ but also encompasses elements of its other pillars making it an important topic for CHAP to explore. Click here to get your tickets now.

 

[skye @ bofin]

NCS Pulses of Brilliance Workshop​

This will be an all-day event on 11th of September from 10:00am – 4:00pm at the PGRO Research Station near Peterborough.

As well as guidance on using the Farm Carbon Calculator, the plan for the day is to develop ideas that Pulse Pioneers will take forward in the first year of on-farm trials.

Tickets to attend are available by clicking here

 

[skye @ bofin]

Some great discussion at the Pulses of Brilliance Workshop already about pulse cropping and the future trials that our Pulse Pioneers can get involved with! Make sure to join PulsePEP to stay tuned for workshop highlights as the day goes on and to find out how you can get involved with the trials.

 

[skye @ bofin]

Cropping Systems with Tom Wilkinson with ADAS - an insightful talk to give clear understanding on knowledge gaps and existing literature around pulse cropping @ the Pulses of Brilliance Workshop.

 

[skye @ bofin]

Feeding trials with John McArthur from McArthur Agriculture - a good look at the livestock side of how a farmer can reduce carbon emissions by increasing the pulses and decreasing the soya meal in feed rations.

 

[skye @ bofin]

Establishing the carbon baseline with Emma Adams from Farm Carbon Toolkit - assisting workshop attendees to understand how they can measure their farm carbon baseline and answering farmer queries.

 

[skye @ bofin]

Roles of the Pulse Pioneers with Tom Allen-Stevens from BOFIN - a good overview of what you can expect from your role as a Pulse Pioneer and what the project expects from you!

 

[McAgri]

Fantastic day with both farmers and scientists in the same room! Lot's of great knowledge and experience changing hands

 

[skye @ bofin]

Excited to attend the Farm Carbon Toolkit Farm Day. Get in touch to find out how you can become a PulsePEP member to get free guidance and training from Farm Carbon Toolkit to find your farms carbon baseline! This is an important part of the NCS project in helping us to meet targets of reducing carbon emissions by up to 1.5M CO₂e p/a.

 

[skye @ bofin]

We have a very exciting podcast episode coming up for you this week with Michael Carpenter from NCS (@Pulse_PEP) project partner #KelvinCave. Make sure to follow to be notified when the episode is released! He came on to discuss The NCS Project and some of the challenges facing farmers looking to include more peas and beans in livestock rations. Have you faced any challenges? Let us know below

 

[skye @ bofin]

Will you be attending CropTec this year? Make sure to reserve your FREE ticket for the BOFIN event on Day 1 - 29 Nov 2023. The event will be starting at 11:30 in the Oak Tree within the Warwick Complex. We will be launching PulsePEP to the public, lunch will be provided. Reserve your tickets here to make sure you get a spot - tickets have limited availability.

Get your tickets here.

 

[skye @ bofin]

DEHULLING AND ROASTING TRIALS WITH MCARTHUR AGRICULTURE

Head over to the @bofinfarmers YouTube channel to watch @McArthur_Agri explain the devilling and roasting trials they are completing. John gives us an in-depth look at some of the machinery involved. Give it a watch by clicking the link below

 

[skye @ bofin]

The Future of Farming: Pulse Power and AI Advancements

Join us in this special episode where we are joined by Lucy Cottingham from Agrii. Agrii is one of the project partners for the £5.9 million DEFRA-funded NCS project looking to help reach the communal aim of reducing carbon emissions by up to 1.5M tonnes. Tom and Lucy went into detail about pulses, AI advancements and women in agriculture, discussing upcoming trials and future forecasts.

Let us know down below what you thought of this episode.

LISTEN NOW...

 

[skye @ bofin]

BOFIN Get Together: Explore latest approaches in slugs, soils and pulses!

Join us for an exciting event where we dive deep into the fascinating world of slugs, soils, and pulses. Get ready to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded enthusiasts!

Date: 6th Mar 2024

Time: 10:15 AM

Location: Low Carbon Agriculture Show - The Loft - Stoneleigh Park

At this in-person gathering, we'll explore innovative strategies and cutting-edge techniques in dealing with slugs, optimizing soil conditions, and enhancing pulse production. Whether you're a farmer, researcher, or simply curious about these topics, this event is for you!

Expect engaging presentations by industry experts, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities. Share your experiences, exchange ideas, and learn from others who share your passion for slugs, soils, and pulse.

Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts, gain valuable insights, and stay up-to-date with the latest project updates. Mark your calendar and get ready for an enriching experience at the BOFIN Get Together!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bofin-...n-slugs-soils-and-pulses-tickets-801440990577

 

[skye @ bofin]

New BOFIN Buzz Episode - Pulses: Friend or Foe?

Join us in this exciting episode where we are joined by scientist, Pietro Iannetta, from James Hutton Institute. We took a deep dive into the complexities of pulses and discussed the role they place on UK farms.

POINT OPPORTUNITY: If you are a Pulse Pioneer, make sure to get in touch with the secret phrase in order to gain 3 Project Ambassador points. Good luck!

LISTEN HERE...