Pulse is a derivation from the Latin words puls or pultis meaning 'thick soup'. Pulse crops are small but important members of the legume family, which contains over 1,800 different species. Pulse crops are the seeds of legumes that are used as food, and include peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas and faba beans. Evidence of cultivation of lentils has been found in the Egyptian pyramids and dry pea seeds have been discovered in a village in Switzerland dating back to the Stone Age. Archaeological evidence suggests that peas were grown in the eastern Mediterranean and Mesopotamia regions at least 5,000 years ago and in Britain as early as the 11th century.
A Farmers Initiative Inspired by HRH Prince of WalesThe trading arm of the Dartmoor Farmers Association our aim is to supply great quality, delicious beef and lamb to both retail and trade customers. All our beef and lamb must have been born, raised, finished, slaughtered, hung, cut and packed within the bounds of Dartmoor National Park on one of our members farms; we can tell you exactly where each animal has come from.The Dartmoor Farmers Association has very high animal welfare, environmental and sustainability standards. Our beef is hung for 21 days to ensure the best flavour. All our meat is butchered by our Master butchers to the highest of standards. We offer both a beef and lamb box delivery service as well as a bespoke, personalised service for both trade and retail customers.