2016 fungicide guides
September 26, 2016
In light of the ongoing pressure for fungal disease in chickpea, faba bean and lentil crops this year, Pulse Australia has compiled fungicide use guides for the 2016 season.
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PBA Spring newsletter
September 01, 2016
Latest news from Pulse Breeding Australia – variety releases and Spring field days.
PBA Seamer chickpea release
August 26, 2016
The new desi chickpea variety, PBA Seamer, released for the northern growing regions offers improved disease resistance.
Recent GRDC releases – Pulses
August 25, 2016
A collection of recent articles from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
Pulse Crop Report – July 2016
August 22, 2016
The July Australian Pulse Crop Forecast indicates a 1.7 million tonne pulse crop for this year.
Pulse Boom on Landline
August 15, 2016
Australian pulse growers are set to reap a windfall harvest this year, with weather forecasts predicting ideal conditions for grain crops to ripen and the national crop on track for a record breaking 4 million tonnes.
Fungicide permit update
July 31, 2016
New minor use permits have been obtained from APVMA for crop protection products used to control fungal diseases in chickpea and lentil crops this season.
2016-17 Pulse Standards
July 31, 2016
The 2016–17 Pulse Standards take effect 1 August 2016.
Winter pulse crop sowing for 2016
June 28, 2016
Many regions have experienced excellent sowing conditions and Pulse Australia estimates that the sown area for 2016 will be similar to the 1.9 million hectares planted area of 2015.
WA planning pulses for 2017
June 23, 2016
Pulse seed was in short supply in Western Australia this season and this has limited the area sown to chickpea particularly. To avoid a similar situation in 2017, Pulse Australia is urging growers to place their seed orders early.
