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GRDC Update: Pulses a ‘Slow Burn’ as WA Seeks Wider Rotation

At the GRDC’s 2026 Perth Update, a pulse panel highlighted the modest share of pulses in Western Australia’s record 27 million‑tonne harvest—just 1 % compared with 4.4 Mt of canola. Researchers and growers argued that improved soil liming, longer‑term rotation planning, and newer varieties are making pulses increasingly profitable despite price volatility. Panelists cited four‑ to eight‑year rotation blocks delivering higher returns, reduced disease risk, and broader planting windows. However, they warned that limited breeding programs and market fluctuations still challenge widescale adoption.