Lentils for sustainable rotations on low-rainfall highly alkaline calcareous soils (GGG6624)
START
July 1, 2024
FINISH
June 30, 2027
Tags: alkaline | break crop | calcareous soils | Global Grain Genetics | legumes | lentils | low rainfall | Mallee | New in 2024 | research funding | Upper Eyre Peninsula
Summary
This project will improve the sustainability of SA’s diverse and expansive low rainfall cropping areas by expanding lentil production, as a legume break crop for cereals, on highly alkaline calcareous soils in these regions. It will build on the recent successful research, extension and expansion of lentil through the low rainfall Mallee type areas across South Australia, by targeting constraints to profitable production with a focus on the Upper Eyre Peninsula (UEP).
Project Participants
Larn McMurray, Global Grain Genetics
The research
This project will improve the sustainability of SA’s diverse and expansive low rainfall cropping areas by expanding lentil production, as a legume break crop for cereals, on highly alkaline calcareous soils in these regions. It will build on the recent successful research, extension and expansion of lentil through the low rainfall Mallee type areas across South Australia, by targeting constraints to profitable production with a focus on the Upper Eyre Peninsula (UEP).
Funding
$297,241
More information
Larn McMurray
T: 0466 113 848
E: [email protected]
