GrainGrowers has voiced industry concerns on the subjectivity of current pulse classification arrangements and sees the development of a pulse classification system as an opportunity to create Australian “branded” pulse classes which will support differentiation in the marketplace.
Our current system that classifies new pulse varieties by comparing them to old varieties is simply inadequate. This focus means the industry is currently driven by traditional markets and limited by the reputation of old pulse varieties.
GrainGrowers believes the current approach stifles innovation that
could help breed unique Australian pulses that expands our markets, drives new end‐uses and improves the diversity of pulses available for Australian farming systems which in turn would have benefits for sustainability.