Herbicide tolerant pulses provide promise for future

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text!Today on the podcast we talk about potential new herbicide tolerant pulse varieties and we also get a summary of how WeedSmart Week in Clare went.Agriculture Victoria’s Dr Garry Rosewarne is our first guest. He joins us to talk about the research he’s been leading in looking at herbicide tolerances in pulses. As many growers are aware, pulses have limited in-crop herbicide options. However, with the development of breeding techniques involving mutagenesis, pulse germplasm has been developed with herbicide tolerances. Our newly appointed WeedSmart Extension Agronomist for South Australia & Victoria, YP AG’s Chris Davey also joins us today. He tells us about how WeedSmart Week in Clare faired.If you'd like to register for our latest webinar on strip and disc systems, you can do so here: https://weedsmart.org.au/webinars/_____________________________________________________________Hosts: Jessica Strauss & Peter NewmanPodcast producer: Jessica StraussLearn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website. Don't forget to follow us on our socials @WeedSmartAUTwitter/X Facebook Instagram Bluesky LinkedIn Keen for a monthly update?  Subscribe here!Got a question or topic you are interested to hear about?  Send us an email: [email protected] up our other WeedSmart podcasts & audio: #RegionalUpdates & #BeyondResistance podcasts for great stories from across the Australian growing regions.  #Paddocktalk fortnightly weed management news & updates for you.#drivesafe #farmsafe