Growers urged to consider beans as Defra reveals fall in cropped area

Challenging season plus concern over SFI options deterring farmers, says industry group

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
PGRO says farmers should consider growing beans to benefit soil and future crops
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PGRO says farmers should consider growing beans to benefit soil and future crops

A dramatic fall in the beans cropping area has been blamed on multiple factors including a challenging growing season and changes to Sustainable Farming Initiative options. According to Defra's latest...

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