Pulse variety prospects look promising as 2024 Descriptive List announced

Pink peas and chocolate spot ratings are among developments featured on the new Descriptive List

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Pulse variety prospects look promising as 2024 Descriptive List announced

Pea and bean growers are set to benefit from the addition of 11 new pea and bean varieties to the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) 2024 Descriptive List. A total of six combining...

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