Iron deficiencies in pulses in the Limestone Coast with Dr Nigel Wilhelm and Olivia Veronese

Canary-yellow crops, costly inputs and a surprising solution — what’s really going on with iron deficiency in pulses?

In this episode, SARDI Senior Research Scientist Dr Nigel Wilhelm and Nutrien agronomist Olivia Veronese discuss one of the Limestone Coast’s most frustrating crop nutrition challenges: iron deficiency in pulses grown on highly calcareous soils.

From decades of trial and error to some exciting recent breakthroughs, Nigel and Olivia unpack why faba and broad beans can turn bright yellow, how new iron treatments are changing the game, and what researchers are doing to make those treatments more affordable for growers.

This trial is included in the MFMG Trial Results Book 2025 (MFMG member login required to access).

To see and hear more on current MFMG trials and what's happening in the paddocks, head along to one of the three Field Day walks in September and October 2026. Head to www.mackillopgroup.com.au/events.