Is it too late to be growing legumes in the Mallee?

Can grain legumes still perform with a late start? In this episode, Paige Cross discusses the potential for grain legume crops with Dr. Penny Roberts, the resident research manager at MSF. They explore the complexities and opportunities of planting grain legumes late in the season, focusing on crop types, subsoil moisture, and best farm practices. Dr. Roberts shares insights on risk management strategies, the importance of inoculation, and how to ensure maximum crop performance despite a late start. Valuable tips and resources for farmers are also highlighted to support successful legume production. 00:00 Introduction and Key Questions 00:18 Meet Dr. Penny Roberts 01:04 Is It Too Late to Grow Grain Legumes? 02:15 Decision-Making for Paddock Selection 03:06 Time of Sowing Considerations 04:22 Subsoil Moisture and Sowing Tips 05:10 Farm Practices for Late Sowing 06:40 Inoculation and Rhizobia Management 09:02 Final Tips and Summary 10:45 Conclusion and Resources For the GRDC Doubling inoculant rates fact sheet click here SA Grain Legume Production in SA  Grain Legume Extension Hub VictoriaSupport the show: https://msfp.org.au/about/membership/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.