UK: Week-long initiative to put spotlight on Britain's 700 pea growers

Published Jun 14, 2023

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The UK is gearing up for its eighth annual celebration of the British pea harvesting season, set to take place from 3 – 9 July. Initiated by the British Growers Association (BGA), the week aims to highlight the significance of the homegrown pea industry and the involvement of some 700 farmers in producing around 2 billion portions of peas. As the largest consumer and producer of frozen peas in Europe, the UK enjoys a 90% self-sufficiency in pea production. The harvesting process, which lasts between six to eight weeks, involves advanced technology and careful coordination among growers. This year's event not only honors the humble pea but also aims to educate the public about the complex journey of peas from field to consumer.

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A week-long celebration of one of Britain's favourite vegetables and the 700 farmers who produce it will commence in July. The UK’s annual celebration of the British pea harvesting season will return for its eighth year between 3 – 9 July. The week, which is spearheaded by British Growers Association (BGA), will celebrate British production and educate the public on how every season gets billions of peas from field-to-fork. The largest producer and consumer of frozen peas in Europe is the UK, with the average person in Britain eating nearly 9,000 peas per year. And this July, approximately 700 pea growers, who work within 16 different grower groups, will harvest 2 billion portions of peas to feed Britain for the year. Figures show that the UK is 90% self-sufficient in pea production, according to BGA's yearly campaign, 'Yes Peas'. Lasting an average of six to eight weeks, the harvesting process is a complex operation. Farmers work using viners to harvest, shell and transport the ...

Source: FarmingUK