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 Victoria

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 <a href="chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://grdc.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/448871/5474-MSFGRD-Doubling-Inoculant-Fact-Sheet_FA_online.pdf">click here</a>
<a href="https://msfp.org.au/projects1/grain-legume-production/">SA Grain Legume Production in SA</a> 
<a href="https://spahub.com.au/">Grain Legume Extension Hub Victoria</a>

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC & SA's low-rainfall Mallee region. For more information visit: www.msfp.org.au/podcast 

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC &amp; SA's low-rainfall Mallee region. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.msfp.org.au/podcast">www.msfp.org.au/podcast</a>&nbsp;

MSF Farm Talk Podcast

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC & SA's low-rainfall Mallee region.

MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC &amp; SA's low-rainfall Mallee region.

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