Negatives and positives of cropping traffic

2004
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Trial details

Researcher(s) Paul Blackwell (Department of Agriculture)
Year(s) 2004
Contributor Liebe Group
Trial location(s) Buntine, WA
Negatives and positives of cropping traffic locations
Aims

To evaluate benefits and penalties of cropping traffic on deep ripping.

Key messages

Compaction under the centre of cropping traffic wheelmarks, after deep ripping reduces yield; even in dry seasons.

Lead research organisation Department of Agriculture and Food WA
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source GRDC
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments
  • Technically reviewed by Bindi Webb.

Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Wheat
Treatment type(s)
  • Soil Properties: Compaction
  • Soil Improvement: Application Method
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Buntine 2004

Sow date 29 May 2004
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size 10.5m x 30m
Plot replication 3
Fertiliser

60 kg/ha MAPZSC, 40 kg/ha MOP 40 kg/ha MAPZSC + 60L UAN

Herbicide

25th May Roundup; 4th June 1 L/ha Sprayseed 5th July 250mL Paragon, 100mL LVE MCPA

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Trial results Table 1

# Treatment 1
Treatment 2
Grain yield (t/ha)
1 Boom pre. Unwheeled 3.098
2 Boom pre. Edge 3.296
3 Boom pre. Centre 2.939
4 Boom post. Unwheeled 3.098
5 Boom post. Edge 3.149
6 Boom post. Centre 2.665
7 AS box pre. Unwheeled 3.098
8 AS box pre. Edge 3.191
9 AS box pre. Centre 2.433

Grain yield t/ha


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Site Depth Type pH EC P K N A OC CAT
Buntine, WA 0 - 10cm Sand over Gravel
Buntine, WA 10 - 30cm Sand over Gravel
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Buntine, WA Sand over gravel
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Buntine, WA Kandosol
Soil Moisture Source: BOM/ANU
Average amount of water stored in the soil profile during the year, estimated by the OzWALD model-data fusion system.
Year Buntine WA
2004 141.2mm
2003 146.6mm
2002 102.7mm
2001 97.9mm
2000 171.9mm
National soil grid Source: CSIRO/TERN
NOTE: National Soil Grid data is aggregated information for background information on the wider area
Actual soil values can vary significantly in a small area and the trial soil tests are the most relevant data where available

Soil properties

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Climate

Derived climate information

No observed climate data available for this trial.
Derived climate data is determined from trial site location and national weather sources.

Buntine WA

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Some data on this site is sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology

SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
Jeffrey, S.J., Carter, J.O., Moodie, K.B. and Beswick, A.R. (2001). Using spatial interpolation to construct a comprehensive archive of Australian climate data , Environmental Modelling and Software, Vol 16/4, pp 309-330. DOI: 10.1016/S1364-8152(01)00008-1.

Trial report and links

2004 trial report