Pulses

Western Australian pulse production is relatively small producing on average 95,000 tonnes over the last 5 years delivering about $50 million to the State economy. The major pulses grown in WA are field pea, faba bean and chickpea with smaller amounts of lentils also grown in some seasons.

The top export markets for Western Australian pulses are China, Bangladesh and the Philippines.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development supports the pulse industry through the production of the pulse variety and agronomy guides which is available in DPIRD’s Crop Sowing guide; and support for germplasm development and evaluation.

See Also

Articles

  • Image of the frost guide cover

    Frost Identification Guide for Canola and Pulses

    5 February 2019

    A new guide has been published to assist canola and pulse growers to identify frost damage and consider crop management decisions. Frost damage reduces crop yield and grain quality.

  • Mottled pods

    Diagnosing frost in field peas

    23 April 2015

    Of the pulses, field peas are more vulerable to frost due to thin pod walls and exposure of flowers to frost. 

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