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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

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 looks at the best fallow system to adopt and how different fallow systems impact soil moisture, soil nitrogen, grain yield and quality. It will also look at the economic effects of different fallow systems in the Eastern Wheatbelt.

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

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