The increasing demand in the feed industry, coupled with government initiatives such as the protein payment scheme emphasises the growing importance of pulses in Irish Agriculture. In crop rotations, pulses offer numerous advantages.
They not only improve soil health by adding organic matter and nitrogen but also help disrupt disease and pest cycles, particularly in cereal crops. This makes them an excellent strategic choice for maintaining long-term soil fertility and reducing overall nitrogen fertiliser requirements in crop production.
Thus, pulses represent a sustainable, environmentally friendly, and economically viable option for Irish farmers
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As a native protein source, beans have become a popular crop with approximately 8,000 ha grown annually. One of the key benefits of beans is their ability to fix nitrogen. As a legume, beans form a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen fixing soil bacteria, enabling them to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a plant usable form. This natural process reduces the need for nitrogen fertilisers in subsequent crops, further contributing to farm sustainability.
Drummonds supply a range of proven varieties, for both Spring and Winter Beans such as Tundra, Lynx and Caprice.