Faba bean phenology and yield responses to environment and management practices – Wagga Wagga and Rankins Springs 2023

Abstract

Key findings • The late April sowing increased crop biomass, grain yield and hundred seed weight (HSW) at Rankins Springs and Wagga Wagga when compared with the mid May sowing. • FBA Ayla[PBR], PBA Nanu[PBR] and PBA Nasma[PBR] were the highest yielding varieties at Rankins Springs, while PBA Nasma[PBR] and PBA Marne[PBR] were the highest at Wagga Wagga. In 2023, higher grain yield was associated with an earlier and longer flowering period. • Supplemental irrigation at Wagga Wagga increased late biomass and grain yield while reducing seed weight.