Mungbean growers seize on results of NSW/Qld swathing trial

By Sandra Godwin
Updated June 20 2022 - 6:38am, first published June 17 2022 - 12:00pm
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland principal development extension officer Jayne Gentry (left) and research assistant Patricia Balzer count swathed mungbeans to assess harvest losses. Photo: Cindy Benjamin
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland principal development extension officer Jayne Gentry (left) and research assistant Patricia Balzer count swathed mungbeans to assess harvest losses. Photo: Cindy Benjamin

Mungbean growers have seized on research that's shown mechanical desiccation, such as swathing or windrowing, can be an effective alternative to chemical sprays.

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