The Pulse Performance Network - Leading the next phase of UK pulse performance benchmarking
From Inside the Pod by PGRO
June 11, 2026 · 11 min · Season 1 · Episode 52
About this episode
This episode discusses the launch of the Pulse Performance Network by PGRO and its implications for crop benchmarking and analysis.
In this episode of Inside the Pod, host Ben Pike speaks to PGRO Research Agronomist Erin Matlock about the PGRO's Pulse Performance Network, which was launched at Cereals on 11 June. PGRO will establish the Pulse Performance Network (PPN) this autumn, marking a significant new chapter for crop benchmarking and analysis for pea and bean growers. Following 10 successful years of the pulse yield enhancement networks (YENs) under ADAS, the PGRO will create a new structure and a sharpened focus on delivering practical, farm-ready insights for today's growers. Benchmarking has a strong reputation for bringing together growers, agronomists, researchers, and industry partners to push the boundaries of crop productivity, environmental performance, and grain quality. Under PGRO's leadership, the network aims to introduce new tools and approaches designed to make participation easier and more valuable. The goal is not just to measure performance, but to ensure every dataset collected translates into something meaningful, whether that's improving yield efficiency, enhancing crop quality, or reducing environmental impact. The PPN aims to turn data into decisions. By simplifying participation…
People in this episode
Host: Ben Pike
Guest: Erin Matlock
Topics covered
- pulse performance
- crop benchmarking
- agronomy
- sustainable agriculture
- data analysis
Keywords
- pulse performance
- benchmarking
- pea and bean growers
- crop productivity
- environmental performance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PGRO, ADAS
Places: UK
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