Save the date for pulse industry showcase

30 September 2024

Increasing pulse crop profitability will be a key focus of the Wimmera Pulse Field Day to be held at Rupanyup on Wednesday 30 October.

Hosted by Agriculture Victoria and supported by Frontier Farming Systems and the Grains Research and Development Corporation, farmers, agronomists and industry are invited to attend the day to hear the latest in breeding and agronomic advances for lentil, chickpea, faba bean and vetch from industry specialists.

Agriculture Victoria Senior Research Agronomist Audrey Delahunty said the key benefit growers will get out of the field day is a first-hand look at the latest locally validated research that will help them maximise their pulse crops production.

‘This is real, in-the-field, practical research that will directly benefit local growers,’ she said.

The event will showcase several new field pea and lentil varieties and include information about herbicide tolerance traits, disease management, frost and heat mitigation and marketing opportunities for pulses.

A panel session focusing on chemical use patterns and managing residues will also be held with industry experts from McMullen Consulting.

The free event starts at 9 am and will conclude at midday with a complimentary BBQ lunch.

Tickets are now live and available from Trybooking

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Media contact: Mel Curtis

Phone: 0402 001 853