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138. Unlocking pea and bean potential – lessons learnt about pulse crop performance

Published on April 15th, 2026

Over the past 12 years, the Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) has generated over 3,000 benchmarking reports on a range of crops, including peas and beans.

ADAS crop physiologists Dr Tom Wilkinson and Dr Charlotte White share what YEN has uncovered about bean and pea yields in particular and what growers can learn about their own pulse crop performance in 2026.

The original version of this article first appeared in PGRO Pulse Magazine Spring 2026.