Profitable vetch – agronomy, breeding and market development (SAR2223)
START
July 1, 2023
FINISH
June 30, 2025
Summary
This project will develop a multi-faceted role for a research officer looking into vetch production, agronomy and breeding. The project will: 1) consolidate current and previous agronomic research conducted in vetch; 2) produce updated agronomy recommendations; 3) leverage outcomes from oaten hay research to improve vetch hay production, and 4) integrate new breeding technology into the National Vetch Breeding Program.
Project Participants
Stuart Nagel, SARDI
The research
This project will develop a multi-faceted role for a research officer looking into vetch production, agronomy and breeding. The project will: 1) consolidate current and previous agronomic research conducted in vetch; 2) produce updated agronomy recommendations; 3) leverage outcomes from oaten hay research to improve vetch hay production, and 4) integrate new breeding technology into the National Vetch Breeding Program.
Funding
$342,053
This project is a co-investment, with the Grains Research and Development Corporation providing 50% of the total funding.
More information
Stuart Nagel
T: 0407 720 729
E: [email protected]
