January 11, 2017
With the harvest finally over, attention now turns to fine-tuning planned crop rotations and making paddock selections that take into account the higher disease pressure in many crops in 2016, due to prolonged wet conditions in winter and spring.
January 04, 2017
A new 5-year multidisciplinary Australian aid project will engage with researchers and local farmers, particularly women, to identify the constraints to pulse crop production and profitability in Pakistan.
December 22, 2016
Due to higher than normal fungal disease pressure in many regions during the 2016 winter growing season, sclerotes (fungal disease survival structures) have been found in some chickpea and lentil grain deliveries.
December 13, 2016
GRDC investment in pulse research is outlined in the November–December 2016 Ground Cover Supplement, including the superior quality varieties delivered through Pulse Breeding Australia (PBA), National Mungbean Improvement Program and National Vetch Breeding Program.
December 13, 2016
Catch up on the latest developments in GRDC-funded pulse research in Ground Cover #125.
October 25, 2016
As the headers start to roll through Australia’s record pulse crop, the industry’s peak body has elected a new chairman and added new expertise to its board.
October 24, 2016
Anthracnose detected in albus lupin crop in NSW has potential to seriously impact the industry. Across NSW, growers, agronomists, and advisors are asked to inspect lupin crops for symptoms of anthracnose and collect any suspect samples or report any suspect crops to NSW DPI. Please also notify regarding 'negative inspections' (where symptoms of the disease are not found), as this supports the on-going surveillance and eradication.
October 24, 2016
Understand the risk of fire during harvest and take steps to reduce the risk and extent of damage due to header fires.
October 21, 2016
Pulse Australia partners with the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) to promote sustainable weed management options for the summer cropping regions.
October 03, 2016
Pulse crops in some areas are doing well, with high yields and good quality grain, while crops that have been badly affected by the recent wet conditions are either being written off completely or will suffer significant yield losses.
