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New lentil variety released

A NEW lentil variety bred by Agriculture Victoria is set to provide another option for growers looking to manage weeds while maintaining the productivity and sustainability.

Mark Saunders
 A new variety of lentils was recently announced at Horsham in Victoria. Image courtesy Pulse Australia.

A new variety of lentils was recently announced at Horsham in Victoria. Image courtesy Pulse Australia.

The new variety is PBA HighlandXT, showcased at the Southern Pulse Agronomy Field Day at Horsham last month. Marketed by PBSeeds, PBA HighlandXT is an early-maturing red lentil variety which has tolerance...

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