Pulse crop competition gives top pulse growers and their merchants the chance to shine
“Members can send in samples of the best peas or beans handled from the 2011 harvest and enter these for one of the four classes – marrowfat peas, large blue peas, any other pea type and human consumption beans.
“The competition is open to all members of BEPA and is judged by the samples submitted by the merchants. The closing date is Monday 17th October with judging of the samples entered taking place on Wednesday 19th October 2010 at PGRO, Peterborough. Prizes will be presented to the winning growers and their entering merchants at the BEPA annual dinner on 24th November.”
This is a fantastic way of showcasing our industry and proving that pulses are an important and profitable part of UK agriculture, adds Peter Smith.
BEPA is the trade association representing the processors and users of British-produced pulse (dried pea and bean) crops. BEPAs key objectives are to liaise with UK government and other national and international associations, encourage the consumption of home-produced pulses by promoting their value as healthy, high-protein and high-fibre foods, and to liaise with crop scientists and plant breeders.