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

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

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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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