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Abstract
The key aims in this study are to assess the current level of importance of pulse and oilseed
(broadleaf) crops in winter cereal rotations in NSW, and to identify recent trends. The
production of broadleaf crops has increased in each region of NSW, but different crops have
been favoured. Canola has played a key role in southern regions, and chickpea in the northern
regions. In many areas, pulse crops have been grown more because of rotational benefits than
their direct gross margins. If recent trends continue, the role of broadleaf crops will increase
to 25% of the area sown to field crops in NSW by 2020. However, that will only be achieved
with a focussed effort in both research and extension activities.
Keywords: broadleaf crop; oilseed; pulse; production; rotation; NSW
JEL Code: Q160
ISSN 1442-9764
ISBN 0 7347 1639 7
Authors’ Contact:
John Brennan, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Wagga Wagga Agricultural
Institute, Private Mail Bag, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
Telephone (02) 6938 1999; Facsimile (02) 6938 1809
E-mail: [email protected]
John Sykes, NSW Department of Primary Industries, P.O. Box 865, Dubbo, NSW 2830
Telephone (02) 6881 1282; Facsimile (02) 6881 1295
E-mail: [email protected]
Fiona Scott, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Tamworth Centre for Crop
Improvement, RMB 944, Tamworth, NSW 2340
Telephone (02) 6763 1156; Facsimile (02) 6763 1222
E-mail: [email protected]
Citation:
Brennan, J.P., Sykes, J.D. and Scott, J.F. (2004), Trends in Pulse and Oilseed Crops in Winter
Cereal Rotations in NSW, Economic Research Report No. 26, NSW Department of Primary
Industries, Wagga Wagga.