Peas and beans, along with other legume and pulse crops, have been getting a bit of a profile boost recently. This week, they were credited with having an incredibly bright future, both for farmers who want to grow a sustainable, diverse rotation, and for consumers seeking a versatile, protein-rich food with multiple health benefits. We heard that a wider adoption of these crops – which have much lower fertiliser requirements than other crops as they can fix their own nitrogen – would fit hand in glove with the desire of Scottish and UK governments to take a greener approach to farm policy.