November 25, 2018
To reduce the risk of halo blight and tan spot in mungbeans this summer, use low risk planting seed, choose varieties with higher levels of resistance and avoid paddocks with a history of disease.
November 07, 2018
Be aware of market risks involved with herbicide and desiccant use in pulse and canola crops close to harvest this season.
October 25, 2018
Pulse Check Coastal is a new GRDC project that aims to deliver on-the-spot seasonally relevant information to pulse growers in four coastal and tablelands areas from northern NSW to the Burdekin.
October 07, 2018
Australian farmers, including those growing pulses (such as chickpeas, lentils, dried peas, faba beans, lupins, etc), are able use glyphosate to help manage the weeds in their farming operations.
August 23, 2018
Seasonal conditions have varied widely across Australian cropping areas. Generally, conditions have not favoured diseases, even though many need only limited moisture to infect crops (heavy dew may provide enough moisture). Monitoring needs to be continued through the different growth stages of the crop. With good access for ground sprayers this year, allowing for high water rates and canopy penetration, timely fungicide application will give the crop the best chance of a high yield.
