The Prosperous Farmer

Dr Nigel Wilhelm and Olivia Veronese on iron deficiencies in pulses in the Limestone Coast

September 3, 2026·29 min
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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.

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