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.

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    Understanding and managing sclerotinia stem rot in lupins

    19 May 2022

    With lupins being susceptible and grown in close rotation to canola, particularly in the northern WA wheatbelt, lupin growers are facing increasing pressure from sclerotinia stem rot (caused by

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    Primary Industries Development 2023 Research Trials Map

    22 January 2018

    In 2023, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is conducting more than 250 research trials across the state.

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    Crop diseases: forecasts and management

    11 December 2013

    Information is provided here to assist management of diseases and viruses that occur in broadacre crops grown in Western Australia - cereals (wheat, barley, oats and triticale), pulses (field pea,

  • Cover page of the 2021 WA Crop Sowing Guide, with image of seeding lupins into wheat stubble at Eradu

    2021 Western Australian Crop Sowing Guide

    2 November 2020

    The crop sowing guide for Western Australia is a one stop shop for variety information on all the major crops grown in Western Australia.

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    Cockchafer damage to broadacre crops

    14 October 2013

    Cockchafers belonging to the genus Heteronyx are typically not regarded as a pest of agriculture. However, two have been seen as occasional pests, with H.

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    Genetically modified crop trials in Australia

    19 November 2013

    Details of current genetically modified (GM) crop trials and post harvest monitoring (PHM) sites in Australia can be found on the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) web page.

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    Focus paddocks 2014 trial report

    18 September 2014

    Management of weeds, disease and nitrogen nutrition are ongoing challenges that limit yield potential.

  • Brown spot lesions affecting lupin leaves

    Lupin foliar diseases: diagnosis and management

    13 December 2012

    This page describes symptoms and management of the major fungal and viral diseases affecting lupin foliage, stems and pods.

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    Lupin root diseases: diagnosis and management

    13 December 2012

    Root and hypocotyl diseases can be significant problems in lupin crops, reducing stand density, plant vigour and yield.

  • GrainGuard

    10 December 2013

    GrainGuard is a coordinated and cooperative strategic approach between the grain industry and the Western Australian Government.

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