Agronomy of the durum wheats Kamilaroi, Yallaroi, Wollaroi and EGA Bellaroi

Agriculture Primefact
Primefact Number: 140    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Apr 2006

This Primefact contains detailed notes on the cultivation of Kamilaroi, Yallaroi, Wollaroi and EGA Bellaroi durum wheats. Contents include:

  • Ground selection
  • Ground preparation
  • Seed
  • Sowing time
  • Sowing
  • Fertiliser
  • Weed control
  • Stem rust
  • Leaf rust
  • Stripe rust
  • Yellow leaf spot
  • Harvesting
  • Grain storage and disposal
  • Durum Wheat Growers Association
  • Factors influencing grain and pasta quality
  • Detailed notes on the latest durum release: EGA Bellaroi