Exploring the development of value chain collaborations around agro-ecologically grown pulses for human consumption in the North of England
This project aims to:
- Build a fuller picture and shared understanding of a collective vision and objectives for pulses for human consumption in the North
- Identify and connect key people and organisations from different parts of the food system across the North who would be interested in becoming involved in the next steps of a collaboration around pulses
- Bring Inspiration, ideas and advice based on what Hodmedod’s have achieved and a better understanding of how we can develop a future project together
We are interested in beginning the ground-work that could lead to a larger-scale feasibility and scoping study for developing a solid value chain collaboration around agro-ecologically grown pulses for human consumption in the North of England.
A workshop on procurement was held in Leeds on 18 October 2024.
The collaborative report and next steps for the project are published in this update in March 2025.
This work is funded by Farming the Future and coordinated by a collaboration group which includes Northern Food and Farming (LESS (Lancaster District) CIC), North Lancashire FoodFutures, Hodmedod’s, Gaia Seed Sovereignty Programme, FoodWise Leeds, FeedLeeds Farm Group, University of Leeds, Organic Research Centre and Michael Marston. The group is also working with Feedback.