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Lucerne seed production is a key component of Australia’s agricultural landscape, contributing an estimated $95 million annually and supporting more than 250 seed growers nationwide (Carter and Heywood 2008; Hudson 2017). As a critical input to pasture-based livestock systems domestically and abroad, lucerne seed (Medicago sativa) is predominantly produced under […]

Pasture seeds are a crucial industry that underpins productive and profitable animal production (i.e. meat, milk and wool production). Australian pasture seed is predominately grown in South Australia, but key growing areas span Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria and the southern part of Western Australia. Australian pasture seed is exported

For the first time in Australia, weed seeds will be gathered from lucerne seed production paddocks, germinated in a controlled environment, and tested to determine the level of herbicide resistance.

Lucerne Australia has successfully secured an emergency use permit from the APVMA to allow the use of UPL Australia’s MainMan® 500 WG for the control of Bluegreen aphid (Acyrthosiphon kondoi) in lucerne seed crops.

Lucerne under pivot irrigation in Saudi 28 Grower members and associates attended the 2020 AGM held at Henry & Rose Cafe in Keith on Wednesday 21st October. Guest Speakers prior to the AGM were: Alan Mckay/James De Barro: Seed Wasp Project Update Sean Miller: Saudi Arabia – Livestock, Water and

Lucerne Australia (LA) released it’s new five-year strategic plan at yesterday’s Information Session for growers and industry. LA was formed in 2005 and is the peak body for the lucerne seed industry in Australia. The organisation aims to incoprorate all relevant sectors of the Australian lucerne seed industry and acts

Lucerne Australia held an Information Session attended by 25 members at Keith on 29th July. With the challenge of COVID-19 restrictions, several speakers and 14 members from SA & interstate (NSW, Vic and Tas) also connected in for the session via the Zoom online meeting platform. Attendees had the opportunity

The team from Kalyx recently completed the second seed harvest of the LA Variety Trial near Keith. Stay tuned for results! (Photo supplied by Kaylx)