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 […]
Lucerne Australia is seeking an Executive Officer to support the leadership, administration and strategic direction of the organisation. Representing growers and associated industries, Lucerne Australia is the peak body for the Australian lucerne seed industry and is based in Keith, in the Upper South East of South Australia. More Information
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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
Lucerne Australia (LA) has released it’s new five-year strategic plan. 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 in the best interest of the industry.
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Lucerne Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Lannin England as our Executive Officer. Danielle replaces Katrina Copping who has stepped down from the role as she and her husband are relocating interstate. Danielle is based at Keilira, where she is involved in a broadacre grains and Merino
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Building on from earlier AgriFutures Australia-funded research into lucerne seed wasp (LSW), several DNA tests have been developed to give a more precise measure of seed wasp damage. DNA testing quantified the presence of the wasp along with two identified parasitoids. The test results enable comparison of the roles of
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Australian crop mirids (Sidnia kinbergi) have been identified as an emerging pest in lucerne seed crops in the Upper South East region of South Australia and information about this pest is limited, particularly in a southern Australian context. Lucerne Australia sought funding in 2023 to commision a review to broaden
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Twenty-two grower and associate members attended the recent 2022 AGM held at Henry & Rose Cafe in Keith on Wednesday 19th October. Guest Speakers prior to the AGM were: Dr Alan Mckay – Principal Scientist, SARDI Soil Biology & Molecular Diagnostics. Alan has been leading a team of researchers working
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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.
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