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MADFIG Projects

Fallow in Low Rainfall Zones

Project duration:
2022-2026
In collaboration with:
Laconik
Funded by:
GRDC - Project Code Number: LAK2204-002SAX
Project Description:

Growers in the low rainfall zone of Western Australia (WA) are interested in the practice of fallowing however are hesitant to adopt the practice because there are knowledge gaps in both agronomy and economics.

This project investigated the best fallow system to adopt and how different fallow systems impacted soil moisture, soil nitrogen, grain yield and quality. It also examined the economic effects of different fallow systems in the Eastern Wheatbelt.

Full analysis and results available after last trial is completed for 2026. Watch this space!

Thanks Darren from Laconik for working with MADFIG and growers on this important strategy.

Additional Project Resources

Eastern Wheatbelt Focus on Fallow with Dr Darren Hughes

Latest project data May 2024

GRDC Crop Updates Report Feb 2024

GRDC Crop Updates Report Feb 2024

[Project Update] Trial Results March 2025

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