The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) has made an early announcement about the seed trading status of Mandelup lupins for Western Australia.

Mandelup lupins are the premier lupin variety for Western Australia.  They were released in 2004, and have been successfully produced and marketed by the licensees.

The Department’s Grains Industry Development Director David Bowran said the Department normally announced the seed trading status of the varieties in October every year. 

“However, due to the season and the projected shortage of carry over lupin seed for sowing in 2007, the Department is making an early announcement to enable growers to make plans for sourcing Mandelup seed,” Dr Bowran said.

“Growers may undertake farmer to farmer trading in Mandelup lupins from 31st October this year.  This is limited to Western Australian growers only.  Eastern States growers are still required to purchase seed from the Eastern States Licensee (Graintrust).

“Growers are reminded of the biosecurity risks of purchasing seed. Under the Seeds Act all seed sold must be accompanied by a seed analysis statement.  These can be obtained by submitting a sample to AGWEST Plant Laboratories,” he said.

Dr Bowran said that for the trading status of other varieties, growers should check the DAFWA website under Crops, or contact Tresslyn Walmsley, Commercialisation Officer, DAFWA, ph 0404 819 543.

DAFWA and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) have also confirmed the End Point Royalty rate of $2.30 for Mandelup in Western Australia.  This includes the collection fee. 

Dr Bowran said that End Point Royalties were payable on the variety at the point of delivery. 

Until this harvest no End Point Royalties have been deducted for Mandelup as the Department and GRDC wanted to encourage early adoption of the variety.

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