The History of the Pulse Association of the South East

The objective of PASE is to enhance economic viability, environmental sustainability, and crop variety in the Esperance Port Zone.

About pase

The Pulse Association of the South East (PASE), is a not- for – profit association which currently represents around 70 growers of pulses in the Esperance Port Zone (EPZ).

The goal of PASE is to increase the profitability, sustainability, and diversity of pulses to provide multiple benefits in the EPZ.

PASE plans to achieve this through pricing discovery, capturing innovation within the industry, identifying agronomy R & D needs for pulse crops, promote agronomic and economic benefits of growing pulses and showcase the integration of pulses within farming systems in the EPZ.

Pulse Association of the South East Field Walk - EGQ Tour

Pulse Association of the South East History

1985

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Realising could be done better

From 1985, pea growers were delivering to the Grain Pool, but were becoming progressively more dissatisfied.

1992

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TIME FOR CHANGE

In 1992, Neil Wandel and Mark Seymour decided it was time for change, and called a meeting and all agreed they would find someone to sell peas that would do a better job than the existing system.

1994

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the formation of pase

The Pulse Association of the South East was formed in 1994 / 1995.

1996

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local farmers visit dubai

In 1996 a farmer tour was conducted to Dubai.

2006

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New software

In 2006 a software program was introduced for pool payments. 

2017

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The 'Change of PASE' Project

The ‘Change of PASE’ project was completed 2017 through to 2018 with the purpose of enabling PASE to take a pro-active role in their supply chain, linking them with international customers. The vision of the project was to increase the volume and diversity of pulse crops, develop new and alternative paths to export as well as increase the diversity of break crop options.

2018

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Return to original focus

Marketing ceased as a role for PASE in 2018 in which the group returned to focussing on in paddock agronomy and extension.

2024

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NEW WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH SEPWA

2024 will be an exciting time of change for PASE. The PASE Committee, along with the SEPWA Committee and management, has decided on a closer relationship between PASE and SEPWA due to similar future plans and aligned goals for growers in the EPZ.

PASE and SEPWA are now working together

PASE in conjunction with SEPWA will support pulse growers in the Esperance Port Zone through collaborative research, extension, and knowledge sharing. PASE will also aim to help deliver market information and pricing for growers from a series of marketing options.

Join PASE TODAY

PASE members receive pricing via email as well as current pulse and legume related research and trials.