Comparison of pre-seeding applications of gypsum/dolomite, high-cal and lime

2006
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Trial details

Researcher(s) Emma Glasfurd (Liebe Group)
Year(s) 2006
Contributor Liebe Group
Trial location(s) Kalannie, WA
Comparison of pre-seeding applications of gypsum/dolomite, high-cal and lime locations
Aims

To investigate the effect on wheat yield between applications of a gypsum/dolomite mix, high-cal product and lime, and also to compare the long term effects the three products have on soil acidity

Key messages
Not specified
Lead research organisation Liebe Group
Host research organisation N/A
Trial funding source GRDC LIE00005
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

Liebe Group would like to acknowledge GRDC for funding the project. Thanks also to Brian and Rowan McCreery for hosting the trial site and assistance with implementing the trial.

  • Paper reviewed by Brianna Peake.

Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type Cereal (Grain): Wheat
Treatment type(s)
  • Farm operations: Economics
  • Soil Improvement: Rate
  • Soil Improvement: Type
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

Kalannie 2006

Sow rate or Target density 55 kg/ha
Sow date 29 May 2006
Harvest date Unknown
Plot size 100m x 20m
Plot replication 3
Fertiliser

Legume special 80 kg/ha, 35 kg/ha Urea banded

Herbicide

1.2 L/ha Treflan, 800 mL/ha Roundup Powermax, 15g Logran, and 20g Logran B.

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Trial results Table 1

# Treatment 1
Protein (%) Grain yield (t/ha) Gross margin ($/ha) Screenings (%)
1 Control 12.5 0.76 65.05 5.98
2 Gypsum/Dolomite mix (1 t/ha) 12.2 0.82 48.98 5.35
3 High Cal (600 kg/ha) 12.6 0.75 50.68 4.32
4 Lime (1.5 t/ha) 12.6 0.6 48.28 4.62

Grain yield t/ha


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Gross margin $/ha


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Protein %


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Screenings %


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Site Depth Type pH EC P K N A OC CAT
Kalannie, WA 0 - 10cm Acidic Sand
Kalannie, WA 10 - 30cm Acidic Sand
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Kalannie, WA Acidic sand
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Kalannie, WA Sodosol
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 Kalannie WA
2006 227.7mm
2005 207.4mm
2004 212.7mm
2003 218.1mm
2002 170.3mm
2001 203.9mm
2000 254.6mm
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

Kalannie WA 2006


Observed climate information

Rainfall trial gsr (mm) 146mm

Derived climate information

Kalannie WA

NOTE: Exact trial site locality unknown - Climate data may not be accurate
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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

2006 trial report



Trial last modified: 23-01-2023 15:00pm AEST