Spring planting advice for bean growers

Winter beans can still be drilled but farmers urged to be mindful of dates and yields

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Bean growers have been offered advice on how to plant winter beans in spring
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Bean growers have been offered advice on how to plant winter beans in spring

Bean growers have been urged to consider dates and expected yields if they plan to plant winter seed in the coming spring. The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) said it has received...

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