Farmers, agronomists and industry are warmly invited to the annual Wimmera Pulse Field Day on Wednesday 22 October at Kewell hosted by Agriculture Victoria in partnership with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
Horsham SmartFarm research agronomist Ash Wallace said the annual field day is an industry networking opportunity not to be missed.
'Come and see our trials in lentil, field pea, chickpea and faba bean, and hear the latest in pulse research and emerging pulse protein market opportunities,' Ash said.
'Growers will be excited to see new large-seeded lentil variety releases from the National Lentil Breeding Program and Grains Innovation Australia and learn how to manage problem weeds in pulse crops.'
'You'll also get fresh updates on sowing times, faba bean and lentil nutrition and agronomy know-how to support pulse performance and profitability.
The program features updates from industry experts including the Agriculture Victoria crop pathology team and Jason Brand, a pulse agronomist from Frontier Farming Systems.
Birchip Cropping Group's trial manager Kelly Angel and Faba Bean Australia's breeder, Sam Catt will also be present to share National Variety Trials results.
Seed distributors, marketing and export experts will be on hand for current market information.
The free event starts at 9 am and will conclude at 1 pm with complimentary pulse-based morning tea and barbecue lunch available.
Location: 500m north of the intersection at Dimboola-Minyip Road and Keenan's Road, Kewell. Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kbFsH4o8kKVaPbVx6
