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Pulse Australia chairman - R Storey

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.

Anthracnose in albus lupins

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.

Avoiding harvester fires

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.

Pulse Australia and AHRI

October 21, 2016
Pulse Australia partners with the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) to promote sustainable weed management options for the summer cropping regions.

Pulse crop report – Sept 2016

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.